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Andarine

/ˈændəriːn/
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  1. 1

    An investigational selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM) developed to treat muscle wasting and osteoporosis without the side effects of traditional steroids.

    "Researchers studied the effects of andarine on bone density and muscle mass in preclinical trials."
  2. 2

    A synthetic compound frequently monitored in athletic doping controls due to its muscle-building properties.

    "The athlete tested positive for andarine during the out-of-competition screening."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Coined as a portmanteau and scientific designation in the early 21st century for a selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM). The prefix 'andar-' derives from 'androgen receptor', combined with the chemical suffix '-ine' used for organic compounds.

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