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Steroid vs Antisteroid - What's the difference?

steroid | antisteroid |

As a noun steroid

is (biochemistry) a class of organic compounds having a structure of 17 carbon atoms arranged in four rings; they are lipids, and occur naturally as sterols, bile acids, adrenal and sex hormones, and some vitamins; many drugs are synthetic steroids.

As an adjective antisteroid is

opposing the use of steroids.

steroid

English

(wikipedia steroid)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (biochemistry) A class of organic compounds having a structure of 17 carbon atoms arranged in four rings; they are lipids, and occur naturally as sterols, bile acids, adrenal and sex hormones, and some vitamins; many drugs are synthetic steroids.
  • (bodybuilding) Any anabolic hormone used to promote muscle growth.
  • (sports, US) Any chemical compound used to enhance athletic performance.

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    antisteroid

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Opposing the use of steroids.
  • * 2004 , Boyd Epley, The path to athletic power (page 17)
    • But after 1973, most strength coaches working with team sports in America took an antisteroid position.
  • * 2007 , Fred C. Pampel, Drugs and sports (page 189)
    • The Drug Enforcement Administration, the federal agency in charge of drug control, has responsibility for enforcement of antisteroid laws.
  • (biology) Blocking or counteracting steroids.