anabolic steroid

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anabolic steroid (plural anabolic steroids)

  1. (biochemistry, steroids) A class of steroid hormones that promote growth of tissue.
    • 2018 June 25, James Roland, “What is Hypergonadism?”, in Healthline‎[1]:
      Men may also have fertility challenges, especially if their hypogonadism was caused by anabolic steroid use. Anabolic steroids can affect testicular health, including reducing the production of sperm.

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