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Androgenic Steroid

/ˌændrəˈdʒɛnɪk ˈstɛrɔɪd/
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    A type of steroid hormone that promotes the development of male characteristics.

    "Testosterone is the most well-known androgenic steroid, responsible for the development of male physical traits."
  2. 2

    Synthetic derivatives of testosterone used to enhance muscle growth and performance.

    "Athletes sometimes misuse androgenic steroids to gain a competitive edge in sports."

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The term 'androgenic' derives from the Greek roots 'andro-' meaning 'man' and 'genes' meaning 'born of' or 'producing'. 'Steroid' comes from the Greek 'stereos', meaning 'solid', and refers to a class of organic compounds with a characteristic molecular structure. The combination reflects the compounds' role in promoting male characteristics and their solid chemical structure.

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