ergogenicadj.
/ˌəːɡəˈdʒɛnɪk/, /ˌəːɡəˈdʒiːnɪk/, U.S. /ˌərɡəˈdʒɛnɪk/ That aids growth or strength; that increases energy levels. Now chiefly of performance-enhancing drugs.
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1910 Proc. Royal Soc. 1909–10 B. 82 311 In the terminology of Rubner, these three fractions receive the name of ‘repair fraction’.., ‘growth fraction’.., and ‘ergogenic fraction’ (dynamogener Verbrauch).
1953 L. E. Morehouse & A. T. Miller Physiol. of Exercise (ed. 2) xxvi. 301 Desoxyephedrine (Pervitin) has an ergogenic effect (that is, it increases work capacity), but does not hasten recovery following work.
1979 Washington Post (Nexis) 27 May d5 Steroids are probably the most widely used of the so-called ‘ergogenic’ (strength-promoting) substances banned by the International Olympic Committee and other sports governing bodies.
2003 Powerlifting USA Feb. 36/1 Rather than sweeping drug use under the carpet..ergogenic aids should be supervised for the athlete's safety.
This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, June 2005; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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