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Common terms used in the A. Medical Terms/ Common Terms / Slang (in no particular order) a) Anabolism= constructive metabolism characterized by the building of tissue into more complex living matter, mainly muscle. b) Anabolic= promoting anabolism c) 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. d) Androgen= any steroid hormone that promotes male characteristics. e) Aromatize= the on take of feminine characteristics or feminization. f) Atrophy= refers to a state of deterioration usually within the muscle or bodily organ due to a lack of use or health. g) 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. h) Cholesterol= a fatty substance found in animals that performs many vital functions and is synthesized by the liver and the adrenal cortex. i) Bitch Tits= a slang term for gynecomastia. j) 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. k) Freaky= A bodybuilding term used to describe a person who is huge and obviously on steroids. l) Fakes or basement drug= refers to counterfeit or fake steroids. m) Virilization= the process in which a person takes on the characteristics of a mature male. Masculinization. n) Gear= slang for steroids, syringes, anything associated with the use of steroids o) Juice= slang term for injectable steroids p) Dart, poke, ned= slang terms for syringes. q) Thermogenisis= the production of heat. Raises metabolism making it easier to burn fat. r) Trade name= the name given to a particular substance by each company that manufactures it. s) 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. t) Libido= a persons sex drive. u) Steroid= any of a large number of hormonal substances with the same basic chemical structure produced mainly in the adrenal cortex and gonads. v) Lean mass= the amount of muscle on a persons body w) Immune system= the system in a persons body that wards off infection and responds to illness. x) Testosterone= an androgenic hormone which is used to produce anabolic steroids. y) Estrogen= natural hormone that promotes the growth and development of female characteristics. z) Creatine= a nitrogenous compound that when combined with phosphate produces ATP aa) ATP= adenosine triphosphate is a molecule used to store and release energy in the muscle. bb) Diuretic= a substance that increases the amount of urine which is released by the kidneys.
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