nandrolone

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noun nan·dro·lone \ˈnan-drə-ˌlōn\

Definition of nandrolone

: a semisynthetic anabolic steroid C₁₈H₂₆O₂ derived from testosterone that is used in the form of its ester derivatives medically especially to treat anemia associated with kidney disease and illicitly (as by athletes and bodybuilders) to increase muscle mass

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Starling Marte, an All-Star outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, was suspended 80 games after testing positive for nandrolone, a performance-enhancing drug.

— jared diamond, WSJ, "Pirates Outfielder Starling Marte Suspended for 80 Games", 18 Apr. 2017
Starling Marte, a rising star for the Pittsburgh Pirates, was suspended 80 games on Tuesday after testing positive for nandrolone, a powerful steroid with a long history in sports.

— tyler kepner, New York Times, "Pirates’ Starling Marte Suspended for 80 Games for Steroid Use", 18 Apr. 2017

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Origin and Etymology of nandrolone

perhaps from nor- + andr- + ¹-ol + testosterone

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First Known Use: 1958

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nandrolone

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noun nan·dro·lone \ˈnan-drə-ˌlōn\

Medical Definition of nandrolone

: a semisynthetic anabolic steroid C₁₈H₂₆O₂ derived from testosterone that is used in the form of its ester derivatives medically especially to treat anemia associated with kidney disease and illicitly (as by athletes and bodybuilders) to build muscle mass—called also 19-nortestosterone