Hormone
synthetic androgen
[ sin-thet-ik an-druh-juhn, -jen ]
Definitions related to androgens, synthetic:
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(androgen analog) Steroidal compounds related to testosterone.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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(anabolic steroid) A type of steroid that is used in medicine to repair body tissues and to increase appetite and the growth of muscles. Anabolic steroids are made in the laboratory from testosterone (a male hormone).NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(anabolic steroid) Synthetic derivatives of the male hormone, androgen, that promote tissue growth by increasing the metabolic processes involved with protein synthesis and are used to promote weight gain in wasting diseases. They are used by bodybuilders and athletes to increase muscle mass, strength, and stamina.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(anabolic steroids) Anabolic steroids are synthetic (man-made) versions of testosterone. Testosterone is the main sex hormone in men. It is needed to develop and maintain male sex characteristics, such as facial hair, deep voice, and muscle growth. Women do have some testosterone in their bodies, but in much smaller amounts. Health care providers use anabolic steroids to treat some hormone problems in men, delayed puberty, and muscle loss from some diseases. But some people misuse anabolic steroids. Why do people misuse anabolic steroids? Some bodybuilders and athletes use anabolic steroids to build muscles and improve athletic performance. They may take the steroids orally, inject them into muscles, or apply them to the skin as a gel or cream. These doses may be 10 to 100 times higher than doses used to treat medical conditions. Using them this way, without a prescription from a health care provider, is not legal or safe.MedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Anabolic steroids are often used to enhance physical performance and promote muscle growth. When used inappropriately, chronically at high doses and without medical supervision, they can cause erratic and irrational behavior and a wide range of physical adverse effects.Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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