anabolic steroid

Definitions of anabolic steroid

1. noun

   any of a group of synthetic steroid hormones used to stimulate muscle and bone growth; more than 100 have been developed and each requires a prescription to be used legally in the United States; sometimes used illicitly by athletes to increase their strength
   type of:

   sex hormone, steroid, steroid hormone

   any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs