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anabolic steroid

a·nab·o·lism ste·roid
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-nab-uh-liz-uh m steer-oid, ster-]
    • /əˈnæb əˌlɪz əm ˈstɪər ɔɪd, ˈstɛr-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-nab-uh-liz-uh m steer-oid, ster-]
    • /əˈnæb əˌlɪz əm ˈstɪər ɔɪd, ˈstɛr-/

Definitions of anabolic steroid words

  • countable noun anabolic steroid Anabolic steroids are drugs which people, especially athletes, take to make their muscles bigger and to give them more strength. 3
  • noun anabolic steroid any of a group of synthetic steroid hormones (androgens) used to stimulate muscle and bone growth for therapeutic or athletic purposes 3
  • noun anabolic steroid any of a group of synthetic steroid hormones that promote the growth of tissue, especially muscle tissue: its nontherapeutic use by athletes and bodybuilders is considered dangerous and is banned by various athletic organizations 3
  • noun anabolic steroid An anabolic steroid is any one of a group of synthetic steroid hormones (androgens) used to stimulate muscle and bone growth for therapeutic or athletic purposes. 3
  • noun anabolic steroid a synthetic derivative of testosterone, sometimes used by athletes to help increase weight and strength. 1
  • noun anabolic steroid hormone: promotes muscle growth 1
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Origin of anabolic steroid

First appearance:

before 1960
One of the 3% newest English words
First recorded in 1960-65

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Parts of speech for Anabolic steroid

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anabolic steroid popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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