performance-enhancing drug


A term used primarily by weight athletes for any drug intended to improve performance

performance-enhancing drug

Ergogenic drug Sports medicine An agent–eg, amphetamines, androstendione, erythropoietin, hGH, testosterone, known or thought to improve performance in a particular activity. See Anabolic-androgenic steroids, 'Stacking. '. Cf Blood doping, Carbohydrate loading.

per·for·mance-en·hanc·ing drug

(PED) (pĕr-fōrmăns en-hansing drŭg) Any drug used by athletes to heighten their abilities in the performance of their sport. Often connotes illegal or unethical use of these substances.

performance-enhancing drug

Any drug used to gain an advantage in sports. Such drugs may improve endurance or strength or accelerate healing after injury. See also: drug