anabolic steroidnoun [ C ]
uk/ˌæn.ə.bɒl.ɪk ˈster.ɔɪd//ˌæn.ə.bɒl.ɪk ˈstɪə.rɔɪd /us/ˌæn.ə.bɑː.lɪk ˈster.ɔɪd//ˌæn.ə.bɑː.lɪk ˈstɪr.ɔɪd/a hormone (= a chemical made by living cells) that causes muscle and bone growth. Anabolic steroids are sometimes used illegally by athletes competing in sports competitions:
He was disqualified after testing positive for anabolic steroids.
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