antisteroid

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

anti- +‎ steroid

Adjective[edit]

antisteroid (comparative more antisteroid, superlative most antisteroid)

  1. 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.
  2. (biology, not comparable) Blocking or counteracting steroids.

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