anabolic steroid
noun
: any of a group of usually synthetic hormones that are derivatives of testosterone, are used medically especially to promote tissue growth, and are sometimes abused by athletes to increase the size and strength of their muscles and improve endurance
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Participating athletes, many of whom are former professionals or Olympians, are allowed to use substances banned by WADA but approved by the FDA including anabolic steroids, human growth hormone, and stimulants.
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T.m. Brown, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
The Lake County Prosecutor’s office also charged Tanika Roshawn Borders, 47, of Merrillville, for assisting Mayo and for possession of anabolic steroids.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
Police responding to the scene on Saturday seized several medications, possibly anabolic steroids, NSC Total reported, citing a police report.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 25 May 2026
The Enhanced Games also recently released substance-use data from its clinical trial, revealing that 91% of athletes used testosterone, 79% used HGH, 62% used stimulants such as Adderall, 50% used metabolic modulators, 41% used EPO and 29% used anabolic steroids.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
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T.m. Brown, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
The Lake County Prosecutor’s office also charged Tanika Roshawn Borders, 47, of Merrillville, for assisting Mayo and for possession of anabolic steroids.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
Police responding to the scene on Saturday seized several medications, possibly anabolic steroids, NSC Total reported, citing a police report.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 25 May 2026
The Enhanced Games also recently released substance-use data from its clinical trial, revealing that 91% of athletes used testosterone, 79% used HGH, 62% used stimulants such as Adderall, 50% used metabolic modulators, 41% used EPO and 29% used anabolic steroids.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
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“Anabolic steroid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anabolic%20steroid. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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