nandrolone
/ˈnændrəloʊn/
noun
- A synthetic anabolic steroid used to build muscle and treat certain medical conditions, often abused by athletes.
- Doctors sometimes prescribe nandrolone to help patients with muscle wasting diseases.
- Nandrolone is one of the most commonly detected steroids in doping tests.
- The athlete was banned from competition after testing positive for nandrolone.