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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAbus de stéroïdes
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Abus de stéroïdes
"L'abus de stéroïdes peut avoir des conséquences graves sur la santé."
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2 senses- 1
The illegal or improper use of anabolic steroids to enhance physical performance or appearance.
"The athlete faced severe penalties for steroid abuse after testing positive for banned substances." - 2
A pattern of using steroids in a way that is harmful to one's health.
"Steroid abuse can lead to serious health issues, including heart disease and hormonal imbalances."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'steroid' originates from the Greek word 'stereos', meaning solid or three-dimensional, combined with 'oid', meaning like or resembling. 'Abuse' comes from the Latin 'abusus', meaning misuse or ill-treatment, evolving through Middle English to its current form, indicating improper use or excessive consumption.
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Abus de stéroïdes
Transliteration: Abus de stéroïdes
"L'abus de stéroïdes peut avoir des conséquences graves sur la santé."
Steroidmissbrauch
Transliteration: Steroidmissbrauch
"Steroidmissbrauch kann zu schweren gesundheitlichen Problemen führen."
Abuso di steroidi
Transliteration: Abuso di steroidi
"L'abuso di steroidi è un problema crescente tra gli atleti."
Abuso de esteroides
Transliteration: Abuso de esteroides
"El abuso de esteroides puede causar efectos secundarios peligrosos."
Abuso de esteroides
Transliteration: Abuso de esteroides
"O abuso de esteroides é um problema sério no esporte."
स्टेरॉयड का दुरुपयोग
Transliteration: Steroid ka durupyog
"स्टेरॉयड का दुरुपयोग स्वास्थ्य के लिए गंभीर समस्याएँ पैदा कर सकता है।"
类固醇滥用
Transliteration: Lèigùchún lànyòng
"类固醇滥用可能导致严重的健康问题。"
스테로이드 남용
Transliteration: Seuteuroideu namyong
"스테로이드 남용은 심각한 건강 문제를 일으킬 수 있습니다."
ステロイドの乱用
Transliteration: Suteroido no ranyou
"ステロイドの乱用は深刻な健康問題を引き起こす可能性があります。"
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