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ANABOLIC STEROID

\ˌanɐbˈɒlɪk stˈɛɹɔ͡ɪd], \ˌanɐbˈɒlɪk stˈɛɹɔ‍ɪd], \ˌa_n_ɐ_b_ˈɒ_l_ɪ_k s_t_ˈɛ_ɹ_ɔɪ_d]\

Definitions of ANABOLIC STEROID

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any of a group of synthetic steroid hormones used to stimulate muscle and bone growth; more than 100 have been developed and each requires a prescription to be used legally in the United States.

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