anabolic steroid
noun [ C ] chemistry, biology, medical uk/ˌæn.ə.bɒl.ɪk ˈster.ɔɪd/ /ˌæn.ə.bɒl.ɪk ˈstɪə.rɔɪd / us/ˌæn.ə.bɑː.lɪk ˈster.ɔɪd/ /ˌæn.ə.bɑː.lɪk ˈstɪr.ɔɪd/
蛋白同化甾类，促蛋白合成类固醇（一种促进肌肉和骨骼生长的人工荷尔蒙，有时被运动员作为兴奋剂违禁使用）
a hormone (= a chemical made by living cells) that causes muscle and bone growth. Anabolic steroids are sometimes used illegally by athletes competing in sports competitions
He was disqualified after testing positive for anabolic steroids. 他因蛋白合成类固醇检测呈阳性失去了资格。