steroid

a type of chemical substance that is similar to hormones produced naturally in the body and has various medical uses, such as reducing inflammation or increasing muscle mass

esteroide

• steroids are used for something

Collocations anabolic steroids · corticosteroids

• Steroids can be prescribed to reduce inflammation.

  Los esteroides pueden recetarse para reducir la inflamación.

a substance that is used illegally by some athletes to improve their performance, which can be dangerous and against the rules of sports competitions

esteroide (de uso ilegal en el deporte)

• steroids are banned in sport

Collocations doping with steroids · illegal steroid use

• Steroid use is strictly prohibited by the Olympic Committee.

  El uso de esteroides está estrictamente prohibido por el Comité Olímpico.