anabolic steroid (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 27
def any of a group of synthetic steroid hormones used to stimulate muscle and bone growth
def more than 100 have been developed and each requires a prescription to be used legally in the United States
def sometimes used illicitly by athletes to increase their strength
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Hypernym steroid hormone, steroid, sex hormone
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Hyponym steroid hormone, steroid, sex hormone

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