Trenbolone
Trenbolone
Trenbolone (/ˈtrɛnbəloʊn/), also known as Trienolone or Trienbolone, is a synthetic, anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) of the nandrolone group which was never marketed.
Etymology
The term "Trenbolone" is derived from the compound's original brand name, "Trenbolone", which is a combination of the words "tren" (a prefix meaning three, referring to the three double bonds in the steroid's chemical structure) and "bolone" (a suffix derived from "testosterone", the hormone from which all anabolic steroids are derived).
Pronunciation
Trenbolone is pronounced as /ˈtrɛnbəloʊn/.
Related Terms
- Anabolic Steroid: A synthetic steroid hormone which resembles testosterone in promoting the growth of muscle. Such hormones are used medicinally to treat some forms of weight loss and (illegally) by some athletes and others to enhance physical performance.
- Nandrolone: A synthetic anabolic steroid derived from testosterone.
- Testosterone: The primary male sex hormone and an anabolic steroid. In male humans, testosterone plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues such as testes and prostate, as well as promoting secondary sexual characteristics such as increased muscle and bone mass, and the growth of body hair.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Trenbolone
- Wikipedia's article - Trenbolone
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