Topic Overview

Steroids

Anabolic steroids are often used illegally to build muscle. But corticosteroids are used to treat a variety of health problems. Learn more about steroids.

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Definition

Anabolic steroids are often used illegally to build muscle. But corticosteroids are used to treat a variety of health problems. Learn more about steroids.

Concept record

Canonical title: Steroids
Alphabetical key: S
Category: Educational Resource
Content type: Topic Overview
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations: Corticosteroids, Glucocorticoids
Article status: Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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