Example Sentences

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Nandrolone is an anabolic steroid used to treat anemia and osteoporosis - a disease from which bones become fragile.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2024

For female samples, however, the amount of force applied did not influence the level of anabolic gene expression.

From Science Daily • Oct. 18, 2023

By contrast, larger applied forces, such as those that would occur with repetitive trotting, decreased expression of these anabolic genes.

From Science Daily • Oct. 18, 2023

Physical exercise involves both catabolic and anabolic processes.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

I was trying to think of another one when we all three simultaneously saw the human-shaped container of anabolic steroids known as Chuck Parson walking toward us with some intent.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green