1. Plural of nandrolone; synthetic anabolic steroids derived from testosterone, used medically to treat certain conditions and illegally in sports and bodybuilding.
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical term; often used in sports contexts; controlled substances in many jurisdictions

Examples

• Nandrolones are prescribed by doctors to treat muscle-wasting diseases.
• The athlete tested positive for nandrolones and was banned from competition.
• Nandrolones work by increasing protein synthesis in muscle tissue.
• Medical professionals monitor patients using nandrolones for potential side effects.
• The use of nandrolones without a prescription is illegal in most countries.