Anabolic-androgenic steroids
Anabolic-androgenic steroids
Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS), also known simply as anabolic steroids, are a class of hormones that includes the naturally occurring male sex hormone testosterone and its synthetic derivatives.
Pronunciation
- Anabolic: /ænəˈbɒlɪk/
- Androgenic: /ændrəˈdʒɛnɪk/
- Steroids: /ˈstɛrɔɪdz/
Etymology
The term "anabolic-androgenic steroids" is a combination of "anabolic", which refers to the process of tissue growth and "androgenic", which refers to the development of male sex characteristics. "Steroids" refers to the class of drugs.
Definition
Anabolic-androgenic steroids are drugs that mimic the effects of testosterone in the body. They increase protein within cells, especially in skeletal muscles, and also have varying degrees of androgenic and virilizing effects, including induction of the development and maintenance of masculine secondary sexual characteristics such as the growth of facial and body hair.
Usage
Anabolic-androgenic steroids are used in medicine to treat conditions that occur when the body produces abnormally low amounts of testosterone, such as delayed puberty and some types of impotence. They are also used to treat body wasting in patients with AIDS and other diseases that result in loss of lean muscle mass.
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Side Effects
Misuse of anabolic-androgenic steroids can lead to serious health problems, such as heart disease, liver disease, and mental health disorders.
Legal Status
In many countries, including the United States, anabolic-androgenic steroids are controlled substances.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anabolic-androgenic steroids
- Wikipedia's article - Anabolic-androgenic steroids
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