anabolic steroid

noun
UK: /ˌænəˈbɒlɪk ˈstɪərɔɪd/
US: /ˌænəˈbɑːlɪk ˈstɪrɔɪd/

  1. A synthetic hormone similar to testosterone that is used to promote muscle growth.

    1. He uses anabolic steroid to get bigger muscles. [ ] [ ]
    2. The athlete was banned after testing positive for an anabolic steroid substance. [ ] [ ]

  2. A drug that mimics the effects of testosterone in the body, often used illegally to enhance athletic performance.

    1. Anabolic steroid can be dangerous for health. [ ] [ ]
    2. The coach warned the players about the risks associated with anabolic steroid use. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

steroid performance-enhancing drug androgen

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "anabolic steroid" in English means: A synthetic hormone similar to testosterone that is used to promote muscle growth., A drug that mimics the effects of testosterone in the body, often used illegally to enhance athletic performance..

The phonetic transcription of "anabolic steroid" is /ˌænəˈbɒlɪk ˈstɪərɔɪd/ in British English and /ˌænəˈbɑːlɪk ˈstɪrɔɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "anabolic steroid": steroid, performance-enhancing drug, androgen.

Example usage of "anabolic steroid": "He uses anabolic steroid to get bigger muscles.". More examples on the page.