Steroid
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈstɛɹɔɪd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Steroid is a noun meaning (bodybuilding, sports) Any anabolic hormone used to promote muscle growth or athletic performance.
Meaning
(bodybuilding, sports) Any anabolic hormone used to promote muscle growth or athletic performance.
More Meanings
- (biochemistry, organic chemistry) A class of organic compounds having a structure of seventeen carbon atoms arranged in four rings; they are lipids, and occur naturally as sterols, bile acids, adrenal and sex hormones, and some vitamins; many drugs are synthetic steroids.
Example Sentences
Men may also have fertility challenges, especially if their hypogonadism was caused by anabolic steroid use. Anabolic steroids can affect testicular health, including reducing the production of sperm.
Word Forms
- steroids
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hormone, anabolic, doping, ring, inhaled, stimulants.
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