Esteroide (en. Steroid)

/es.te.ˈɾoi.ðe/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Chemical compound derived from cholesterol that has hormonal effects in the body.

Steroids are used in medicine to treat various conditions.

Los esteroides se utilizan en medicina para tratar diversas condiciones.

Anabolic substances used by some athletes to improve their performance.

The use of anabolic steroids in sports is a controversial topic.

El uso de esteroides anabólicos en el deporte es un tema controvertido.

Group of compounds that include hormones such as testosterone.

Synthetic steroids can have significant side effects.

Los esteroides sintéticos pueden tener efectos secundarios significativos.

From the Greek 'stereos' which means 'solid' and 'eidos' which means 'form'.

anabolic steroids

Steroids that promote muscle mass increase.

esteroides anabólicos

steroid cycle

Scheduled use of steroids to maximize gains.

ciclo de esteroides

steroid use

Referring to the practice of consuming steroids to enhance performance.

uso de esteroides

hormone

Chemical substance that regulates various functions in the body.

hormona

corticosteroid

Steroids mainly used for their anti-inflammatory effects.

corticoide

testosterone

Steroid hormone responsible for the development of male characteristics.

testosterona

Steroids

That athlete is really big; he’s probably on steroids.

Ese atleta está muy grande; probablemente está en esteroides.

Juice

He says he doesn't use anything, but everyone knows he uses juice to bulk up.

Él dice que no usa nada, pero todos saben que usa jugo para aumentar su musculatura.