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Commonly Used Vocabulary & Definitions
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Anabolism:
constructive metabolism characterized by the building of tissue into more
complex living matter, mainly muscle.
Anabolic:
promoting anabolism
Anabolic steroid:
any one of several compounds derived from testosterone or prepared
synthetically to promote general body growth, to oppose the effects of
endogenous estrogen, or to promote masculinization effects. They have a
chemical structure similar to cholesterol.
Androgen:
any steroid hormone that promotes male characteristics.
Aromatize:
the on take of feminine characteristics or feminization.
ATP:
adenosine triphosphate is a molecule used to store and release energy in the
muscle.
Atrophy:
refers to a state of deterioration usually within the muscle or bodily organ
due to a lack of use or health.
Bitch Tits:
a slang term for gynecomastia.
Catabolism:
a complex metabolic process in which energy is liberated for use in work,
energy storage, or heat production by the destruction of complex substances.
Basically muscle tissue is broken down when a person is in a catabolic state
and the use of anabolic steroids will change this.
Cholesterol:
a fatty substance found in animals that performs many vital functions and is
synthesized by the liver and the adrenal cortex.
Creatine:
a nitrogenous compound that when combined with phosphate produces ATP
Cycle:
the time in which a certain supplement is taken. If you take a supplement
for 6 weeks it is a 6-week cycle. Usually the time on a cycle is followed by
the same amount of time off of the cycle.
Dart, poke, ned:
slang terms for syringes.
Diuretic:
a substance that increases the amount of urine which is released by the
kidneys.
Estrogen:
natural hormone that promotes the growth and development of female
characteristics.
Fakes or basement drug:
refers to counterfeit or fake steroids.
Freaky:
A bodybuilding term used to describe a person who is huge and obviously on
steroids.
Gear:
slang for steroids, syringes, anything associated with the use of steroids
Gynecomastia:
an abnormal enlargement of one or both breasts in men. This condition is
usually temporary due to a hormonal imbalance brought on by the use of
steroids, however, can occur naturally as well.
Immune system:
the system in a persons body that wards off infection and responds to
illness.
Juice:
slang term for injectable steroids
Lean mass:
the amount of muscle on a persons body
Libido:
a persons sex drive.
Steroid:
any of a large number of hormonal substances with the same basic chemical
structure produced mainly in the adrenal cortex and gonads.
Testosterone:
an androgenic hormone which is used to produce anabolic steroids.
Thermogenisis:
the production of heat. Raises metabolism making it easier to burn fat.
Trade name:
the name given to a particular substance by each company that manufactures
it.
Virilization:
the process in which a person takes on the characteristics of a mature male.
Masculinization.
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