steroid
Testosterone or cortisol
A steroid is any of a large class of organic compounds with a characteristic molecular structure of four fused carbon rings.
In medicine, corticosteroids reduce inflammation: The doctor prescribed a steroid for the rash.
In sports and bodybuilding, steroid usually means anabolic steroids—synthetic hormones that build muscle mass.
Their use in competitive athletics is banned and stigmatized: He was suspended after testing positive for steroids.
Cholesterol, testosterone, and estrogen are all naturally occurring steroids.
Building complex molecules
- performanceCarrying out a task
- athleticsCompetitive physical activities
- bodybuildingMuscle enlargement for appearance
- bannedOfficially disallowed
doping · cheating · suspension · scandal · Olympics · WADA · cycling · baseball
Muscle enlargement for appearance
- hypertrophyTissue enlargement via cells
- gainsIncreases in value
- anabolicBuilding complex molecules
- bulkMain mass or size
cutting · cycle · stack · PCT · gym · strength · powerlifting · protein
Adrenal steroid regulating stress
- aldosteroneAdrenal hormone controlling electrolytes
- androgenMale sex hormone
- estradiolPrimary natural estrogen hormone
- glucocorticoidSteroid regulating metabolism, immunity
anabolic · endocrine · biosynthesis · receptor · pituitary · adrenal · gonadal · hormonal
Synthetic corticosteroid medication
- hydrocortisoneAdrenal steroid hormone
- dexamethasoneSynthetic corticosteroid reducing inflammation
- immunosuppressantAgent reducing bodily defenses
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
dosage · treatment · asthma · eczema · psoriasis · arthritis · lupus · autoimmune
Water-insoluble organic compound
- ringClosed curve shape
- biosynthesisLiving production of molecules
- precursorSomething that comes first
- moleculeBonded atomic group
organic · synthesis · derivative · structure · carbon · hydroxyl · functional · squalene
anabolic
Building complex molecules
- performanceCarrying out a task
- athleticsCompetitive physical activities
- bodybuildingMuscle enlargement for appearance
banned · doping · cheating · suspension · scandal · Olympics · WADA · cycling · baseball · testing
bodybuilding
Muscle enlargement for appearance
- hypertrophyTissue enlargement via cells
- gainsIncreases in value
- anabolicBuilding complex molecules
bulk · cutting · cycle · stack · PCT · gym · strength · powerlifting · protein · workout
cortisol
Adrenal steroid regulating stress
- aldosteroneAdrenal hormone controlling electrolytes
- androgenMale sex hormone
- estradiolPrimary natural estrogen hormone
glucocorticoid · anabolic · endocrine · biosynthesis · receptor · pituitary · adrenal · gonadal · hormonal · metabolism
prednisone
Synthetic corticosteroid medication
- hydrocortisoneAdrenal steroid hormone
- dexamethasoneSynthetic corticosteroid reducing inflammation
- immunosuppressantAgent reducing bodily defenses
prescription · dosage · treatment · asthma · eczema · psoriasis · arthritis · lupus · autoimmune · allergy
lipid
Water-insoluble organic compound
- ringClosed curve shape
- biosynthesisLiving production of molecules
- precursorSomething that comes first
molecule · organic · synthesis · derivative · structure · carbon · hydroxyl · functional · squalene · membrane
- injectablesvaccine, filler, insulin, dermal filler, epidural
- cyclic compoundscyclopropane, cyclopentane, cyclohexane, benzene, naphthalene
- steroidscortisol, aldosterone, cortisone, estradiol, dexamethasone
- medicinedoctor, doctors, hospital, medicine, surgery
- chemicalschemicals, compounds, acids, reagents, solutions
- Medicinespill, tablet, aspirin, tablets, penicillin
steroidinsulin
Pancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
growth hormone · catecholamine · epinephrine · thyroid hormone · adrenaline
steroiddrug-free
Without illicit substances
natural bodybuilding · hard work · discipline · genetics · whole foods
- on steroidsExtremely enhanced or exaggerated
- topical steroidsSurface-applied anti-inflammatory medications
- steroid hormoneCholesterol-based bodily regulator
- anabolic steroidsMuscle-building hormones, synthetic
- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugsAnalgesics blocking prostaglandin synthesis
- steroid shotInjected anti-inflammatory medication
cholesterol, steroids, testosterone, progesterone, sterols, corticosteroid, steroidal, anabolic steroid