Anabolic Steroid

**Semantic type:** Chemical Viewed Functionally

**Definition:** Synthetic derivatives of the male hormone, androgen, that promote tissue growth by increasing the metabolic processes involved with protein synthesis and are used to promote weight gain in wasting diseases. They are used by bodybuilders and athletes to increase muscle mass, strength, and stamina.

**Synonyms:** - Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids - anabolic steroid