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Definition of Designer steroid

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Designer steroid: A synthetic steroid derived by simple chemical modification from another steroid, usually an anabolic steroid. Anabolic steroids, which build muscle mass, can have serious long-term health consequences in men, women, and children.