What does "nandrolone" mean?

A semisynthetic anabolic steroid C₁₈H₂₆O₂ derived from testosterone that is used in the form of its ester derivatives medically especially to treat anemia associated with kidney disease and illicitly (as by athletes and bodybuilders) to increase muscle mass.

What is a synonym for "nandrolone"?

Common synonyms include: durabolin, kabolin.

How do you pronounce "nandrolone"?

Pronounced //ˈnan.dɹə.ləʊn//.

Nandrolone

//ˈnan.dɹə.ləʊn// noun

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Noun

1
A semisynthetic anabolic steroid C₁₈H₂₆O₂ derived from testosterone that is used in the form of its ester derivatives medically especially to treat anemia associated with kidney disease and illicitly (as by athletes and bodybuilders) to increase muscle mass.
2
an androgen (trade names Durabolin or Kabolin) that is used to treat testosterone deficiency or breast cancer or osteoporosis wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

durabolin kabolin

Etymology

From n(or)- + andro(sten)olone.

Related phrases

anabolic steroid

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