steroid
noun/ˈstɪrɔɪd/
Frequency rank: #9,313 most common English word
Meaning
a type of organic compound, often used as a drug to build muscle or reduce inflammation.
Example sentence
The athlete was banned from competition after testing positive for steroid.
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