anabolic steroid
noun
a synthetic derivative of testosterone, sometimes used by athletes to help increase weight and strength.
Words nearby anabolic steroid
anabatic, anabiosis, anabiotic, anableps, anabolic, anabolic steroid, anabolic steroids, anabolism, anabolite, anabranch, anacanthous
Origin of anabolic steroid
First recorded in 1960–65
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British Dictionary definitions for anabolic steroids
anabolic steroid
noun
any of a group of synthetic steroid hormones (androgens) used to stimulate muscle and bone growth for therapeutic or athletic purposes
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Medicine definitions for anabolic steroids
anabolic steroid
n.
A group of synthetic hormones that promote the storage of protein and the growth of tissue.
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Science definitions for anabolic steroids
anabolic steroid
[ ăn′ə-bŏl′ĭk ]
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.
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Culture definitions for anabolic steroids
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