nandrolone
noun
nan·dro·lone
ˈnan-drə-ˌlōn 
: 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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In June 2021, she was banned for four years after testing positive for nandrolone, an anabolic steroid.
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Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
Shelby Houlihan, the reigning national champion and American record-holder at both 1,500 and 5,000 meters, was banned by the Athletics Integrity Unit after testing positive for nandrolone, which has been found in pork.
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Laura L. Davis,
USA TODAY,
15 June 2021
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Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
Shelby Houlihan, the reigning national champion and American record-holder at both 1,500 and 5,000 meters, was banned by the Athletics Integrity Unit after testing positive for nandrolone, which has been found in pork.
—
Laura L. Davis,
USA TODAY,
15 June 2021
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nandrolone
noun
nan·dro·lone
ˈnan-drə-ˌlōn
: 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
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