Nandrolone (Noun)
Meaning
An androgen (trade names Durabolin or Kabolin) that is used to treat testosterone deficiency or breast cancer or osteoporosis.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Nandrolone was prescribed to the patient to help treat her testosterone deficiency.
- The doctor warned the patient that taking nandrolone for extended periods could have negative side effects.
- Studies have shown that nandrolone is effective in treating breast cancer in some patients.
- Nandrolone was initially marketed as a treatment for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
- The bodybuilder's use of nandrolone was detected in a doping test and resulted in a two-year suspension.