Anabolic Steroid Slang Terms

The following are either medical or slang terms that anybody around steroids should be aware of:

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.
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.
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.
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.