Anabolic steroid
Definition of Anabolic steroid
An`a`bol´ic ster´oid
n.
1.
(Physiol., Chem.)
any
of
a
variety
of
synthetic
derivatives
or
analogs
of
testosterone
,
which
promote
the
increase
of
muscle
mass
and
strength
.
The
anabolic
steroids
are
sometimes
used
by
athletes
to
increase
muscular
strength
so
as
to
enhance
their
performance
in
competition
.
They
have
serious
side
effects
,
and
the
use
of
such
compounds
has
been
banned
by
many
athletic
regulatory
committees
.
Related Words
sex
hormone
,
steroid
,
steroid
hormone
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