Meaning & use
steroids
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A class of organic compounds, including certain hormones, that share a distinctive four-ring molecular structure and are used medically or, illicitly, to build muscle.
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The doctor prescribed steroids to reduce the inflammation.
The athlete was banned after testing positive for steroids.
A note on using this word
Anabolic steroids, used to boost muscle mass, are banned in most competitive sports, while corticosteroids are widely used to treat inflammation.
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