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anabolin

|an-a-bo-lin|

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/ˈænəˌboʊlɪn/

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/ˈænəˌbəʊlɪn/

muscle growth enhancer

Etymology
Etymology Information

'anabolin' originates from the Greek word 'anabolē,' where 'ana-' meant 'up' and 'ballein' meant 'to throw.'

Historical Evolution

'anabolē' transformed into the modern English word 'anabolin' through scientific terminology.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to build up,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a substance that promotes muscle growth.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a synthetic anabolic steroid used to promote muscle growth and enhance physical performance.

Athletes sometimes use anabolin to improve their performance.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/07/25 13:36