anabolic steroid
noun
: any of a group of usually synthetic hormones that are derivatives of testosterone, are used medically especially to promote tissue growth, and are sometimes abused by athletes to increase the size and strength of their muscles and improve endurance
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In June 2021, she was banned for four years after testing positive for nandrolone, an anabolic steroid.
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Liam Tharme, New York Times, 31 July 2025
His image took a battering in 1994 when the federal government accused WWE Executive Chairman Vince McMahon of illegally giving performers anabolic steroids.
—Stephanie Guerilus, ABC News, 24 July 2025
But despite the inaccurate comparisons to anabolic steroids, creatine has never been banned by the Olympics or most large North American sports leagues, including the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 11 July 2025
The reaction came as Sinner’s positive tests for the anabolic steroid clostebol came to light last year.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
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Liam Tharme, New York Times, 31 July 2025
His image took a battering in 1994 when the federal government accused WWE Executive Chairman Vince McMahon of illegally giving performers anabolic steroids.
—Stephanie Guerilus, ABC News, 24 July 2025
But despite the inaccurate comparisons to anabolic steroids, creatine has never been banned by the Olympics or most large North American sports leagues, including the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 11 July 2025
The reaction came as Sinner’s positive tests for the anabolic steroid clostebol came to light last year.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
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“Anabolic steroid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anabolic%20steroid. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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