anabolic steroid
Biochemistry term for synthetic variants of testosterone that promote muscle growth. Often discussed in medical, sports, and doping contexts.
See also: アナボリックステロイド
The use of anabolic steroids is prohibited in sports competitions.
医師は、特定の病気の治療に蛋白同化ステロイドを処方することがある。
Doctors sometimes prescribe anabolic steroids for the treatment of certain diseases.
Synonymous loanword from English 'anabolic steroid', often used interchangeably in Japanese. 蛋白同化ステロイド is the more formal, kanji-based term.
Standard kanji spelling for the full term.
Katakana variant of the 蛋白 part, sometimes used for clarity or in scientific contexts.
Compound of 蛋白 (protein) + 同化 (assimilation) + ステロイド (steroid), calque of English 'anabolic steroid'.