1. A class of synthetic anabolic steroids that lack a methyl group at the 19th carbon position, used in medicine and sometimes illegally in sports.
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical term; often used in plural form; associated with performance-enhancing drug use

Examples

• Norsteroids are prescribed by doctors to treat certain hormonal deficiencies.
• The athlete tested positive for norsteroids, a banned substance in competitive sports.
• Norsteroids have a different chemical structure than traditional anabolic steroids.
• Medical researchers study norsteroids to understand their effects on muscle development.
• The use of norsteroids without a prescription is illegal in many countries.