Meaning of anabolic steroid in English

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  2. Noun
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  1. Noun

    anabolic steroid

    Definitions

    1. any of a group of synthetic steroid hormones used to stimulate muscle and bone growth

    Examples

    • « 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 stren »

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