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anabolic steroid
noun
: a drug that is sometimes used illegally by athletes to help them become stronger and more muscular
Full Definition of ANABOLIC STEROID
: any of a group of usually synthetic hormones that are derivatives of testosterone, are used medically especially to promote tissue growth, and are sometimes abused by athletes to increase the size and strength of their muscles and improve endurance
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First Known Use of ANABOLIC STEROID
1946
ANABOLIC STEROID Defined for Kids
anabolic steroid
noun an·a·bol·ic steroid \ˌa-nə-ˈbä-lik-\
Definition of ANABOLIC STEROID for Kids
: a hormone used in medicine to help tissue grow that is sometimes abused by athletes to increase muscle size and strength despite possible harmful effects (as stunted growth in teenagers)
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anabolic steroid
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Medical Definition of ANABOLIC STEROID
: any of a group of usually synthetic hormones that are derivatives of testosterone, are used medically especially to promote tissue growth, and are sometimes abused by athletes to increase the size and strength of their muscles and improve endurance
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