anabolic steroid

noun

1. a synthetic derivative of testosterone, sometimes used by athletes to help increase weight and strength.

anabolic steroid

noun

1. any of a group of synthetic steroid hormones (androgens) used to stimulate muscle and bone growth for therapeutic or athletic purposes

anabolic steroid

1. 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of anabolic steroid¹

First recorded in 1960–65