The phase of metabolism in which simple substances are synthesized into the complex materials of living tissue.

With the true meaning of anabolic posted I think this might help some unfortunate drug users who think that anabolic = roids to a clear defination of what it 'actually' means. Hence why I asked a straightforward ?

I also understand that steroids must do some serious damage to brain cells considering the "smurt" replies I got from all the genius's cruising the board. heheh....