steroids
Banned athletic substances
Steroids are a class of organic compounds with a specific molecular structure, including cholesterol, sex hormones, and anti-inflammatory drugs like cortisone.
In common usage, steroids usually means anabolic steroids—synthetic hormones that promote muscle growth: He's been on steroids for years.
Athletes use them to enhance performance, often illegally.
Figuratively, on steroids means dramatically amplified: It's like social media on steroids.
Synthetic corticosteroid medication
- dexamethasoneSynthetic corticosteroid reducing inflammation
- hydrocortisoneAdrenal steroid hormone
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- treatmentCare for an ailment
dosage · anti-inflammatory · immunosuppressant · inhaler · topical · injection · taper · side effects
Water-insoluble biomolecules
- hormonesBloodstream signaling molecules
- testosteroneChief male sex hormone
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
- cortisolAdrenal steroid regulating stress
progesterone · androgen · aldosterone · endocrine · biosynthesis · membrane · receptor · metabolism
Chief male sex hormone
- bodybuildingMuscle enlargement for appearance
- muscleContractile body tissue
- hypertrophyTissue enlargement via cells
- gainsIncreases in value
bulking · protein synthesis · growth hormone · cycles · stacking · injection · synthetic · androgen
Slang for performance enhancers
- juiceExtracted fruit liquid
- gearToothed wheel or belongings
- pumpedExcitedly eager, energized
- jackedExtremely muscular, slang
roid rage · cycling · stack · bulk · shredded · swole · gains · gym
Officially disallowed
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
- cheatingDeceptive rule-breaking
- scandalDisgraceful public affair
- WADAAnti-doping regulatory body
testing · Olympics · athletics · disqualification · stripped · sanctions · violation · anti-doping
prednisone
Synthetic corticosteroid medication
- dexamethasoneSynthetic corticosteroid reducing inflammation
- hydrocortisoneAdrenal steroid hormone
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
treatment · dosage · anti-inflammatory · immunosuppressant · inhaler · topical · injection · taper · side effects · therapy
lipids
Water-insoluble biomolecules
- hormonesBloodstream signaling molecules
- testosteroneChief male sex hormone
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
cortisol · progesterone · androgen · aldosterone · endocrine · biosynthesis · membrane · receptor · metabolism · molecule
testosterone
Chief male sex hormone
- bodybuildingMuscle enlargement for appearance
- muscleContractile body tissue
- hypertrophyTissue enlargement via cells
gains · bulking · protein synthesis · growth hormone · cycles · stacking · injection · synthetic · androgen · mass
roids
Slang for performance enhancers
jacked · roid rage · cycling · stack · bulk · shredded · swole · gains · gym · needle
banned
Officially disallowed
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
- cheatingDeceptive rule-breaking
- scandalDisgraceful public affair
WADA · testing · Olympics · athletics · disqualification · stripped · sanctions · violation · anti-doping · detection
- Medical Advancespenicillin, vaccine, X-ray, insulin pump, pacemaker
- Medicinespill, tablet, aspirin, tablets, penicillin
- Prescriptionsprescription, prescriptions, Rx, medication, pills
- drugsibuprofen, marijuana, aspirin, meth, cocaine
- organic compoundshydrocarbon, alcohol, alkane, ethane, propane
- anti-inflammatoriesibuprofen, aspirin, naproxen, NSAIDs, NSAID
steroidsdrug-free
Without illicit substances
fair play · hard work · natural talent · natural ability · raw talent
steroidsvitamins
Essential organic nutrients
multivitamins · herbal remedies · protein powder · dietary supplements · 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