Steroid
noun
A type of chemical substance found in the body. They can also be made in a lab and used as medicine.
The doctor prescribed a steroid to reduce the inflammation.
Often appears as...
- take a steroid
- prescribe a steroid
noun
Drugs based on steroids that some athletes use illegally to improve their performance.
He was disqualified from the competition when he tested positive for steroids.
Often appears as...
- test positive for steroids
- take steroids
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Disapproving
noun
A type of chemical substance found in the body. They can also be made in a lab and used as medicine.
The doctor prescribed a steroid to reduce the inflammation.
Often appears as...
- take a steroid
- prescribe a steroid
noun
Drugs based on steroids that some athletes use illegally to improve their performance.
He was disqualified from the competition when he tested positive for steroids.
Often appears as...
- test positive for steroids
- take steroids
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Used mainly in healthcare settings or discussing medical treatments for various conditions.
Her severe asthma requires a steroid inhaler.
Pro Tip 2/3Body Functions
Naturally occurring steroids in the body are involved in stress responses and immune system functions.
Cortisol is a natural steroid produced by the adrenal glands.
Pro Tip 3/3Anti-Inflammatory
Steroids can reduce swelling, redness, and pain in various medical conditions.
The prescription included a steroid to manage her swelling.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Used mainly in healthcare settings or discussing medical treatments for various conditions.
Her severe asthma requires a steroid inhaler.
Pro Tip 2/3Body Functions
Naturally occurring steroids in the body are involved in stress responses and immune system functions.
Cortisol is a natural steroid produced by the adrenal glands.
Pro Tip 3/3Anti-Inflammatory
Steroids can reduce swelling, redness, and pain in various medical conditions.
The prescription included a steroid to manage her swelling.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Used mainly in healthcare settings or discussing medical treatments for various conditions.
Her severe asthma requires a steroid inhaler.
Pro Tip 2/3Body Functions
Naturally occurring steroids in the body are involved in stress responses and immune system functions.
Cortisol is a natural steroid produced by the adrenal glands.
Pro Tip 3/3Anti-Inflammatory
Steroids can reduce swelling, redness, and pain in various medical conditions.
The prescription included a steroid to manage her swelling.
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Let's try emotional...
I am going to tell you how I do it, and the most important thing I've learned. So I go on television. I debate people who literally want to obliterate everything I believe in -- in some cases, who don't want me and people like me to even exist. It's sort of like Thanksgiving with your conservative uncle on steroids,
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How a geospatial nervous...
we don't think holistically, we don't think of the relationships that are in our lives, that are affecting our lives. And as a result, we're careless, we're polluting the environment, we're messing it up. I mean, on steroids, I mean, the world is really in trouble at this particular point.
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How we're using DNA tech...
and my mind was blown. With the power of supercomputing, which is basically thousands of connected PCs on steroids, we were able to uncover the complexities of influenza and hepatitis C. And it was during this time that I saw the power of using computers and biology combined, for humanity.
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Award-winning teen-age...
based on her age, gender and height. So the doctor sees this difference between the yellow bar and the blue bar, and he says, "Wow, we need to give her steroids, medication and inhalers." But I want everyone here to reimagine a world where instead of prescribing steroids,
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Safari Live - Day 325 PIPE...
under a water bath not a pleasant experience but then again the venom the venom in you eyes thought of his and experience either so the importance was just to flush it out and then very very strong eye drops with some steroids in him definitely did the job and a little
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How do steroids affect...
and anabolic, or growth-promoting. These effects mimic naturally-occurring testosterone, which drives the development and maintenance of male secondary sex characteristics and general growth in everyone. That means testosterone and the synthetic steroids based on it
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Can steroids save your...
In fact, our bodies make steroids out of cholesterol. That fatty cholesterol base means that steroids are able to cross fatty cell membranes and enter cells. Within the cell, they can directly influence gene expression and protein synthesis.
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Why do people have...
so what can you do about it? Medications can help reduce the symptoms. The most common ones keep histamines from binding to your cells. These antihistamines stop the inflammation response. Steroids can help dial down the immune system.
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The Side Effects of...
I worry about Jeff's longevity. His heart actually hasn't bounced back to normal. And the longer we see it, that sort of suggests that something permanent has happened there. And if he started taking steroids again? Not a good idea.
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How DARPA is creating...
banned neural enhancement the way we ban performance-enhancing steroids today or conversely is there a future in which neural enhancement
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Let's try emotional...
I am going to tell you how I do it, and the most important thing I've learned. So I go on television. I debate people who literally want to obliterate everything I believe in -- in some cases, who don't want me and people like me to even exist. It's sort of like Thanksgiving with your conservative uncle on steroids,
Video examples
How a geospatial nervous...
we don't think holistically, we don't think of the relationships that are in our lives, that are affecting our lives. And as a result, we're careless, we're polluting the environment, we're messing it up. I mean, on steroids, I mean, the world is really in trouble at this particular point.
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How we're using DNA tech...
and my mind was blown. With the power of supercomputing, which is basically thousands of connected PCs on steroids, we were able to uncover the complexities of influenza and hepatitis C. And it was during this time that I saw the power of using computers and biology combined, for humanity.
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Award-winning teen-age...
based on her age, gender and height. So the doctor sees this difference between the yellow bar and the blue bar, and he says, "Wow, we need to give her steroids, medication and inhalers." But I want everyone here to reimagine a world where instead of prescribing steroids,
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 325 PIPE...
under a water bath not a pleasant experience but then again the venom the venom in you eyes thought of his and experience either so the importance was just to flush it out and then very very strong eye drops with some steroids in him definitely did the job and a little
Video examples
How do steroids affect...
and anabolic, or growth-promoting. These effects mimic naturally-occurring testosterone, which drives the development and maintenance of male secondary sex characteristics and general growth in everyone. That means testosterone and the synthetic steroids based on it
Video examples
Can steroids save your...
In fact, our bodies make steroids out of cholesterol. That fatty cholesterol base means that steroids are able to cross fatty cell membranes and enter cells. Within the cell, they can directly influence gene expression and protein synthesis.
Video examples
Why do people have...
so what can you do about it? Medications can help reduce the symptoms. The most common ones keep histamines from binding to your cells. These antihistamines stop the inflammation response. Steroids can help dial down the immune system.
Video examples
The Side Effects of...
I worry about Jeff's longevity. His heart actually hasn't bounced back to normal. And the longer we see it, that sort of suggests that something permanent has happened there. And if he started taking steroids again? Not a good idea.
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How DARPA is creating...
banned neural enhancement the way we ban performance-enhancing steroids today or conversely is there a future in which neural enhancement
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Alice Dreger
American Scientist
The safety argument against steroids may be a good one, but let's be honest. It isn't the one that motivates most officials and fans to frown on steroids. Steroid use does not just seem risky or unnatural, it seems to disrupt the level playing field.
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Jose Canseco
Cuban Athlete
Because I tried to everything possible to become the best player in the world? Do I believe steroids and growth hormones helped me achieve that? Yes. Were there a lot of other players doing it that I had to compete against? Yes.
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Wanderlei Silva
Brazilian Mixed Martial Artist
I'm against all types of drugs and steroids, but the athlete has the right to have a private life. He has to be clean on the day of the competition. Out of competition, that's his life.
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Preet Bharara
American Public Servant
In some respects, inside information is a form of financial steroid. It is unfair: it is offensive; it is unlawful; and it puts a black mark on the entire enterprise.
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Jim Bunning
American Politician
The perception is that baseball's players' union is protecting players to use steroids and other illegal performance-enhancing drugs.
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Babu Antony
Indian Actor
I have never taken supplements or steroids in my life and the only luxury I allow myself is tea.
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Nate Diaz
American Athlete
I never did steroids in my life. I know all the fighters; they are all on steroids.
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Mark McGwire
American Athlete
My message is that steroids is bad. Don't do them. It's a bad message.
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Lawrence Taylor
American Athlete
Steroids are for guys who want to cheat opponents.
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Rafael Palmeiro
Cuban Athlete
I have never used steroids. Period.
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Alice Dreger
American Scientist
The safety argument against steroids may be a good one, but let's be honest. It isn't the one that motivates most officials and fans to frown on steroids. Steroid use does not just seem risky or unnatural, it seems to disrupt the level playing field.
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Jose Canseco
Cuban Athlete
Because I tried to everything possible to become the best player in the world? Do I believe steroids and growth hormones helped me achieve that? Yes. Were there a lot of other players doing it that I had to compete against? Yes.
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Wanderlei Silva
Brazilian Mixed Martial Artist
I'm against all types of drugs and steroids, but the athlete has the right to have a private life. He has to be clean on the day of the competition. Out of competition, that's his life.
Quote examples
Preet Bharara
American Public Servant
In some respects, inside information is a form of financial steroid. It is unfair: it is offensive; it is unlawful; and it puts a black mark on the entire enterprise.
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Jim Bunning
American Politician
The perception is that baseball's players' union is protecting players to use steroids and other illegal performance-enhancing drugs.
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Babu Antony
Indian Actor
I have never taken supplements or steroids in my life and the only luxury I allow myself is tea.
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Nate Diaz
American Athlete
I never did steroids in my life. I know all the fighters; they are all on steroids.
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Mark McGwire
American Athlete
My message is that steroids is bad. Don't do them. It's a bad message.
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Lawrence Taylor
American Athlete
Steroids are for guys who want to cheat opponents.
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Rafael Palmeiro
Cuban Athlete
I have never used steroids. Period.
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