Anabolic Steroid Definition

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noun
Any of a group of synthetic hormones that promote the storage of protein and the growth of tissue, sometimes used by athletes to increase muscle size and strength. Nonprescription sale of anabolic steroids was declared illegal in the United States in 1990.
American Heritage
Any of a group of synthetic steroid hormones that promote the growth of tissue, especially muscle tissue, and have been misused by athletes to increase muscle size and strength.
Webster's New World
Any of a group of synthetic steroid hormones that promote the storage of protein and the growth of tissue, sometimes used by athletes to increase muscle size and strength. Nonprescription sale of anabolic steroids was declared illegal in the United States in 1990.
American Heritage Medicine

(biochemistry, steroids) A class of steroid hormones that promote growth of tissue.

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Singular:
anabolic steroid
Plural:
anabolic-steroids

Anabolic Steroid Sentence Examples

  • The English pole-vaulter tested positive for a banned anabolic steroid at the Commonwealth Games trials.

  • The World shot put champion in 1999, Hunter is reported to have tested positive for the anabolic steroid nandrolone, and testosterone.

  • While you shouldn't look to anabolic steroid supplements for boosts in testosterone, there's no reason not to try to naturally boost your testosterone levels through exercise.

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