anabolic UK /ˌænəˈbɒlɪk/US /ˌænəˈbɑlɪk/adjective 1noun 1forms 1 adjective1 •Of or relating to anabolism.Men may also have fertility challenges, especially if their hypogonadism was caused by anabolic steroid use. — 2018 noun1 •An anabolic steroid. formsanabolics