anabolic steroid

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Definition von anabolic steroid im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch: A class of steroid hormones that promote growth of tissue; A steroid hormone, such as testosterone, that promotes tissue and muscle growth and development; 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; Synthetic chemical that mimics the muscle building characteristics of the male hormone testosterone; Anabolic steroids are drugs which people, especially athletes, take to make their muscles bigger and to give them more strength. A group of synthetic hormones that promote the storage of protein and the growth of tissue, sometimes used by athletes to increase muscle size and strength. a drug that makes muscles grow quickly, sometimes used illegally by people in sport (anabolic 1800-1900 From ana- (from , from , ) + metabolic). Steroid hormone that increases tissue growth. Anabolic steriods are given to elderly or postoperative patients to promote muscle growth and tissue regeneration. Unsupervised use by athletes to build muscle and improve strength can have serious harmful effects, including coronary heart disease, sexual and reproductive disorders, immunodeficiencies, liver damage, stunted growth, aggressive behaviour, susceptibility to connective-tissue injury, and (in females) irreversible masculinization; a hormone (e g , testosterone, oxandrolone) that promotes the synthesis of proteins and the building of muscle mass
anabolic steroids: plural form of anabolic steroid
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