anabolic steroid

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A synthetic steroid hormone: An anabolic steroid is a type of drug that mimics the muscle-building effects of the male hormone testosterone. It is used medically to promote growth and repair of body tissues.
    • A controlled substance: These compounds are typically available only by prescription for legitimate medical purposes but are sometimes used illegally, particularly by athletes.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The doctor prescribed an anabolic steroid to help the patient recover muscle mass after a severe illness.
    • The athlete was banned from competition for using an anabolic steroid to enhance performance.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be on anabolic steroids": to be using these drugs, often illicitly.
    • Rumors circulated that the bodybuilder was on anabolic steroids.
  • "anabolic steroid use": the act or practice of taking these drugs.
    • Anabolic steroid use carries significant health risks.
Variants and Related Words
  • Anabolic (adjective): relating to or promoting anabolism, the metabolic process of building up complex molecules.
    • The drug has a strong anabolic effect.
  • Steroid (noun): a large class of organic compounds with a characteristic molecular structure, including many hormones.
    • Cortisol is a natural steroid produced by the body.
Synonyms
  • Performance-enhancing drug: A substance used to improve athletic performance. (Note: This is a broader category that includes anabolic steroids.)
  • Androgenic steroid: Another term that highlights both the tissue-building (anabolic) and male-characteristic-promoting (androgenic) effects.
Related Phrases
  • Steroid cycle: A period during which anabolic steroids are taken, often followed by a period of abstinence.
    • He planned a strict steroid cycle for his training regimen.
  • Steroid abuse: The harmful or excessive use of anabolic steroids.
    • The documentary highlighted the dangers of steroid abuse among teenagers.
Related Idioms
  • "To juice" (slang): To use anabolic steroids.
    • Some suspect he started to juice before the championship. (Note: This idiom uses the target concept but not the exact phrase "anabolic steroid".)
Noun
  1. any of a group of synthetic steroid hormones used to stimulate muscle and bone growth; more than 100 have been developed and each requires a prescription to be used legally in the United States; sometimes used illicitly by athletes to increase their strength