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anabolic steroid

/ˌænəˈbɒlɪk ˈstɛrɔɪd/

الترجمة: مشتق صناعي من هرمون التستوستيرون الذكري يعزز بناء العضلات والقوة البدنية، ويُستخدم طبيًا لعلاج بعض الحالات أو بصورة غير قانونية لتحسين الأداء الرياضي.

مدخل واحد

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/ˌænəˈbɒlɪk ˈstɛrɔɪd/C1formalmedical
  • arمشتق صناعي من هرمون التستوستيرون الذكري يعزز بناء العضلات والقوة البدنية، ويُستخدم طبيًا لعلاج بعض الحالات أو بصورة غير قانونية لتحسين الأداء الرياضي.

A synthetic derivative of the male hormone testosterone that promotes muscle growth and physical performance, often used medically or illegally in sports.

  1. Performance-enhancing substanceC1formal

    A synthetic derivative of testosterone used to promote muscle growth and physical performance, often illegally in sports.

    arمادة لتحسين الأداء

    • The athlete was banned for using anabolic steroids.
    • Doctors prescribe anabolic steroids for certain medical conditions like muscle wasting.
    • Long-term use of anabolic steroids can cause serious health problems.
  2. Illegal doping agentB2informal

    A substance prohibited in competitive sports that artificially increases strength and endurance.

    arمنشطات محظورة

    • He was caught with anabolic steroids in his locker.
    • The scandal involved widespread use of anabolic steroids among cyclists.
    • Testing for anabolic steroids is routine in professional sports.