What does "oxymetholone" mean?

A synthetic anabolic steroid developed in 1960, used to treat osteoporosis and anaemia and to stimulate muscle growth in undernourished or underdeveloped patients.

How do you pronounce "oxymetholone"?

Pronounced //ˌɑk.sɪˈmɛθ.əˌloʊn//.

Oxymetholone

//ˌɑk.sɪˈmɛθ.əˌloʊn// noun

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Noun

1
A synthetic anabolic steroid developed in 1960, used to treat osteoporosis and anaemia and to stimulate muscle growth in undernourished or underdeveloped patients. uncountable

Etymology

Blend of (hydr)oxymethylidene + mestanolone.

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anabolic steroid

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