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steroids

Pronunciation: [ˈstɛrəʊɪdz]

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Learn how to use steroids in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “health and fitness”

(noun) steroids are special chemicals that help your body grow or repair itself faster. Some people use them to build muscles or recover from injuries quickly.

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The athlete used steroids to recover after his injury and improve his performance.

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Using steroids without a doctor's advice can be very harmful to your health.

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Why do some athletes choose to use steroids to help with their training?

Context: “medicine”

(noun) steroids can also refer to a type of medicine that helps reduce swelling or inflammation in the body. Doctors might prescribe them for conditions like asthma or allergies.

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The doctor gave her steroids to help reduce the swelling in her lungs.

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He didn't take the steroids prescribed by his doctor, and his breathing problems got worse.

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What do steroids do to help with inflammation in the body?

How to pronounce steroids

Pronunciation: [ˈstɛrəʊɪdz]

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