Anabolic steroids: Steroid hormone that increases tissue growth. Anabolic steriods are given to elderly or postoperative patients to promote muscle growth and tissue regeneration.

• 促蛋白合成类固醇:一种可以增进组织生长的类固醇激素。常用来给手术后病人和年老病人吃可促进肌肉生长和组织再生。