Definition

A type of anabolic steroid that is derived from testosterone and is used to promote muscle growth and improve physical performance.

Example

Athletes sometimes use nandrolone to enhance their strength and endurance during competitions.

Conversation

Have you heard about nandrolone?

Yeah, it's that anabolic steroid, right?

Exactly! Some athletes use it to enhance performance.

I wonder what the long-term effects of nandrolone are.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nandrolone is derived from 'nandrolone' itself, which is a synthetic anabolic steroid. The name is a combination of 'nandrolone' (a modification of the chemical structure of testosterone) and the suffix '-one' (indicating a ketone). The word does not have traditional roots in Latin or Greek but is a modern chemical nomenclature.

Memory Tip

Think of 'nandrolone' as a synthetic version of testosterone, where the '-one' indicates its chemical nature as a ketone.

Visually Confused Words