Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-nab-uh-liz-uh m steer-oid, ster-]
- /əˈnæb əˌlɪz əm ˈstɪər ɔɪd, ˈstɛr-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-nab-uh-liz-uh m steer-oid, ster-]
- /əˈnæb əˌlɪz əm ˈstɪər ɔɪd, ˈstɛr-/
Definitions of anabolic steroid words
- countable noun anabolic steroid Anabolic steroids are drugs which people, especially athletes, take to make their muscles bigger and to give them more strength. 3
- noun anabolic steroid any of a group of synthetic steroid hormones (androgens) used to stimulate muscle and bone growth for therapeutic or athletic purposes 3
- noun anabolic steroid any of a group of synthetic steroid hormones that promote the growth of tissue, especially muscle tissue: its nontherapeutic use by athletes and bodybuilders is considered dangerous and is banned by various athletic organizations 3
- noun anabolic steroid An anabolic steroid is any one of a group of synthetic steroid hormones (androgens) used to stimulate muscle and bone growth for therapeutic or athletic purposes. 3
- noun anabolic steroid a synthetic derivative of testosterone, sometimes used by athletes to help increase weight and strength. 1
- noun anabolic steroid hormone: promotes muscle growth 1
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Origin of anabolic steroid
First appearance:
before 1960 One of the 3% newest English words
First recorded in 1960-65
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Parts of speech for Anabolic steroid
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anabolic steroid popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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