Definition of Anabolic steroid

1. Noun. 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.

Generic synonyms: Sex Hormone, Steroid, Steroid Hormone

Medical Definition of Anabolic steroid

1. A type of steroid hormone that stimulates the synthesis of protein. Anabolic steroids are compounds which stimulate the body into anabolism. This process involves the building of complex compounds from smaller simpler ones (for example proteins are built from amino acids). This process requires energy. (13 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Anabolic Steroid

anabasis
Anabas testudineus
anabatic
anabioses
anabiosis
anabiosis
anabiotic
anabiotic
anabiotic cells
anableps
anablepses
anabolic
anabolic
anabolic pathway
anabolic steroid (current term)
anabolic steroid (current term)
anabolic steroids
anabolism
anabolism
anabolisms
anabolite
anabranch
anabranches
anabrosis
anabrotic
Anabrus
Anabrus simplex
anacamptic
anacamptometer
Anacanthini

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