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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However, while therapeutic when used under medical supervision, testosterone's classification as a steroid means Kennedy's claim of not using anabolic steroids is technically incorrect.
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Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
The group found that people who used muscle-building supplements were eight times more likely to start anabolic steroids compared to those who didn’t.
—Katie Camero, NBC News, 21 Feb. 2025
Some bodybuilding supplements have been found to be contaminated with prescription drugs, anabolic steroids and toxic heavy metals like lead and cadmium, according to a recent report by the Clean Label Project.
—Katie Camero, NBC News, 21 Feb. 2025
In 2023 Milwaukee Brewers pitcher J.C. Mejía received a 162-game suspension without pay after testing positive for Stanozolol, an anabolic steroid.
—Maury Brown, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
The group found that people who used muscle-building supplements were eight times more likely to start anabolic steroids compared to those who didn’t.
—Katie Camero, NBC News, 21 Feb. 2025
Some bodybuilding supplements have been found to be contaminated with prescription drugs, anabolic steroids and toxic heavy metals like lead and cadmium, according to a recent report by the Clean Label Project.
—Katie Camero, NBC News, 21 Feb. 2025
In 2023 Milwaukee Brewers pitcher J.C. Mejía received a 162-game suspension without pay after testing positive for Stanozolol, an anabolic steroid.
—Maury Brown, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Anabolic steroid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anabolic%20steroid. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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