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Active Ingredient: |
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The chemically active part of a chemical compound.
The chemical name for the active part of the drug. |
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Active Life: |
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The length of time the drug is active/working in the body. |
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ADP (Adenosine Diphospate): |
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ADP is formed when ATP is broken down within mitochondria of cells to provide energy. In order to recreate ATP and replenish cellular energy stores, ADP must combine with creatine phosphate (CP).
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Anabolism: |
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Constructive metabolism characterized by the building of tissue into more
complex living matter, mainly muscle.
Its the actual building process of tissues. It might occur through the
body's own natural reactions to muscular work and proper nutrition or through
the introduction of erogenic aids. Anabolism occurs by taking substances
from the blood, which are essential for growth and repair and using them
to stimulate reactions that produce tissue synthesis. |
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Anabolic: |
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Refers to promoting growth or anabolism. |
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Anabolic Steroid (Androgenic/AS/AAS): |
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Synthetic version of the male hormone testosterone. Anabolic Steroids promote
anabolism and male characteristics, speed up protein synthesis, reduce
catabolism, and increase muscle mass and strength in athletes who train
with weights. Steroids not only exert their effects on muscles but also
affect many other parts of the body, |
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Androgen: |
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Any steroid hormone that promotes male characteristics. |
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Aromatize: |
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Aromatization is the process by which the body converts anabolic steroids
and/or testosterone into estrogen. The on take of feminine characteristics
or feminization after a steroid cycle due to the high estrogen levels in
the body. Taking Nolvadex will prevent this. For More Info - Click Here.... |
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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate): |
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Adenosine triphosphate is a molecule used to store and release energy in
the muscle.
The molecule is stored in the mitochondria of cells. When energy is required,
ATP is broken down to ADP and AMP and free phosphate to provide this energy.
This is the case in muscle cells that need energy in order to contract.
ATP can be thought of as the actual fuel that makes muscles move. |
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Atrophy: |
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Refers to a state of deterioration usually within the muscle or bodily
organ due to a lack of use or health. |
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Brand Name: |
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The name given to a particular substance/steroid by each company that manufactures
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Catabolic: |
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The opposite of anabolic, meaning breakdown of tissue. Catabolic states occur with disease, infection, injury, intense training, strict dieting, and immobilisation. |
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Catabolism: |
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A complex metabolic process in which energy is liberated for use in work,
energy storage, or heat production by the destruction of complex substances.
Basically muscle tissue is broken down when a person is in a catabolic
state and the use of anabolic steroids will change this. |
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CEE (Creatine Ethyl Ester): |
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Derivative of the nutritional supplement creatine. |
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Cholesterol: |
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A fatty substance found in animals that performs many vital functions and
is synthesized by the liver and the adrenal cortex. |
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Complete Protein: |
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A protein source that contains all essential amino acids |
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Cortisol: |
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A hormone released from the adrenal cortex and is involved in inflammation
control and the immune response to trauma and infection. From these functions
it is a catabolic hormones in the body. Suppressing cortisol production
at key times may help bodybuilders avoid excess muscle breakdown. |
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Creatine: |
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Naturally produced in our bodies as an energy replenisher; manufactured
in the liver, kidneys and pancreas and secreted into blood for transport
to muscle (amongst other) tissues. Chemical name is methylguanido-acetic
acid, formed from the amino acids arginine, methionine and glycine.
Its a nitrogenous compound that when combined with phosphate produces ATP. |
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Cutting: |
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Stripping the body of excess body fat while retaining maximum muscularity. |
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Cycle: |
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The time in which a certain supplement is taken. If you take a supplement
for 6 weeks it is a 6-week cycle. Usually the time on a cycle is followed
by the same amount of time off of the cycle. |
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Deficiency: |
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A sub-optimal level of one or more nutrients that are essential for good health. Deficiency of one or more nutrients can be caused by poor nutrition, increased body demands or both. |
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DHT Conversion (Dihydrotestosterone): |
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DHT stands for dihydrotestosterone. It is one of many male hormones in
the body. It is a very close chemical cousin of testosterone and has many
important functions in the body. It is responsible for the sexual differentiation
that occurs in the womb way before we are even born. It is the dihydrotestosterone
levels in the womb that determine whether or not the fetus will develop
into a male or female. So, you can imagine, this is a pretty strong androgen.
DHT is the most androgenic of hormones. Its responsibility lies in all
of the male secondary sexual characteristics such as deepening of the vocal
chords, male hair patterns on the body, hair on the face, oily skin (especially
when you first hit puberty and your natural test is raging), and last but
definitely not least, male sexual drive and function. For More Info - Click Here.... |
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Diuretic: |
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Describes any product that increases the amount of urine excreted by the
body. Natural diuretics include alcohol and caffeine, but there are also
drug diuretics. |
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DOMS: |
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This stands for Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, and describes the discomfort often experienced around 24-48hrs after training in a particular muscle group. It is thought to be caused by tiny tears in the muscle tissue. It is wrongly used by many as a guide to an efficient workout. |
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Elemental Nutrition: |
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This is nutrition made up solely of simplest units of nutrition, i.e. amino acids, monosaccharides, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. |
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Endogenous: |
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Refers to things that occur naturally in the body, i.e. something which your body produces naturally. |
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Enzyme: |
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A protein molecule that acts as a catalyst in thousands of chemical reactions in the body, including digestion of food, metabolism, hormone production and muscle cell repair. |
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Ergogenic: |
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Refers to something that can increase muscular work capacity, i.e. performance-enhancing. Natural supplements that can increase some aspect of athletic performance are said to be erogenic aids. |
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Essential Fatty Acid (EFA): |
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Fat that our bodies cannot synthesis, so we must obtain through diet. |
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Estrogen: |
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Natural hormone that promotes the growth and development of female characteristics.
Aromatization is the process that converts Testosterone into estrogen. For More Info - Click Here.... |
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Fatigue: |
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A condition resulting from when the rate of energy re-synthesis cannot keep pace with energy utilisation, and physiological and metabolic processes are impaired. |
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FDA Approved: |
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Food and Drug Administration: a federal agency responsible for monitoring
trading and safety standards in the food and drug industries.
Steroids produced by licenced drug companies. |
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Female Breasts: |
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An abnormal enlargement of one or both breasts in men. This condition is usually temporary due to a hormonal imbalance brought on by the use of steroids, however, can occur naturally as well. For More Info - Click Here.... |
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FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone): |
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A gonadotropic hormone that is secreted by the anterior pituitary and activates the cells in male mammals that form sperm. |
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Gonadotrophic Hormones: |
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A hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta; stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity. |
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Growth Hormone (GH): |
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A hormone is released by the pituitary gland. GH is the principle hormone controlling growth. It promotes muscle growth and the breakdown of body fat for energy. GH levels are high in children and in teens but diminish greatly after age 20. |
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Gynecomastia: |
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An abnormal enlargement of one or both breasts in men. This condition is
usually temporary due to a hormonal imbalance brought on by the use of
steroids, however, can occur naturally as well. For More Info - Click Here.... |
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High Density Lipoprotein (HDL): |
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A sub-category of cholesterol in our blood, typically thought of as 'good' cholesterol. HDL cholesterol is the form that is typically used to clear fats from the system. |
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Hormone: |
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A chemicals which regulates various biological processes through its ability to activate or deactivate enzymes. Hormones can be made of proteins (e.g. insulin, growth hormone) or lipid (e.g. testosterone, cortisol). |
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HPTA function (Hypothalamic Pituitary Testicular Axis): |
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HPTA (hypothalamic pituitary testicular axis)
This is the endocrine systems primary androgen and testosterone making
area for males (most readers already know that women do not have testes
so they also lack the HPTA).
Under normal conditions testosterone production begins when the hypothalamus
senses low circulatory androgen levels such as testosterone. In response
to the signal the hypothalamus secretes and releases a hormone called Gonadotropin
Releasing Hormone (GnRH) that contacts receptors of the pituitary gland. As you recall, hormones and receptors are simply a method of organs, glands and tissues communicating with one another. GnRH tells the pituitary gland to secrete two gonadotropic hormones called Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH). Next, both LH and FSH enter the vascular system and take a trip down south to the testes where the leydig cells (interstitial cells and sertoli cells) are located. The merging of LH and FSH with interstitial and sertoli cell receptor results in testosterone manufacturing and sperm production.
*To put it very simple - It is the thermostat for your body’s natural production
of testosterone. Too much testosterone and the bodies natural production
will shut off. Not enough, and the bodies natural production is turned
up.
Taking Clomid will restart the bodies natural testosterone production. |
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Immune System: |
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The system in a persons body that wards off infection and responds to illness. |
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Insulin: |
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A hormone secreted by the pancreas and aids the body in maintaining proper blood sugar levels and promoting glycogen storage. Insulin secretion speeds the movement of nutrients through the bloodstream and into muscle for growth. It is also involved in amino acid uptake by muscle cells. |
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Juice: |
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Slang term for injectable steroids. |
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Lactate / Lactic Acid: |
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Produced from glucose during anaerobic metabolism. When oxygen becomes available, lactic acid can be completely broken down to carbon dioxide and water. Lactic-acid build-up is a primary cause of muscle fatigue. |
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Lean mass: |
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The amount of muscle on a persons body. |
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Leydig's Cells: |
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A cell in the testes that secretes the hormone testosterone. |
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LH (Luteinizing Hormone): |
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A hormone produced by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland that stimulates the production of testosterone by the interstitial cells of the testis in the male and ovulation and the development of the corpus luteum in the female. |
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Libido: |
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A persons sex drive. |
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Luteinizing Hormone (LH): |
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A hormone that stimulates the testes to make testosterone in males, and in females induces ovulation. |
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Manufacturer: |
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The company that produces goods. |
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Metabolism: |
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Refers to the utilisation of nutrients and oxygen by the body. It's the process by which substances come into the body and the rate at which they are used. |
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Nitrogen: |
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This is an element that distinguishes proteins from other substances and allows them to form various structural units in our bodies. |
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Omega-3 (n-3) Fatty Acids: |
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A type of polyunsaturated fatty acid; the '3' designates where the first double bond is located in the fatty acid carbon chain. These are abundant in fish oils; e.g. linolenic acid. |
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Omega-6 (n-6) Fatty Acids: |
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A type of polyunsaturated fatty acid, the '6' refers to the first double-bond on a fatty acid chain which is located at the sixth carbon acid. For example linoleic acid. |
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PCT (Post Cycle Theraphy): |
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Is the cycle you start after a steroid cycle. A PTC cycle is important
to balance hormone levels and lower estrogen levels. For More Info - Click Here.... |
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Polypeptides: |
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Proteins formed by the union of many amino acids. |
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Progestagenic Affects: |
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One of a group of naturally occurring or synthetically produced hormones that ensure that the normal course of pregnancy / gonad development is followed. |
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Proteins: |
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Nitrogen-containing compounds found in all animal and vegetable tissues. They are made up of amino acids and are essential for growth and repair in the body. One gram of protein contains four calories. |
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Ripped: |
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A condition of extremely low body fat with superior muscle separation and vascularity. Variations include sliced, cut and striated. |
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SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin): |
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Is a glycoprotein that binds to sex hormones, specifically testosterone and estradiol. Other steroid hormones such as progesterone, cortisol, and other corticosteroids are bound by transcortin. |
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Stacking: |
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Refers to taking two or more compounds at once in an attempt to maximise results. |
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Steroid: |
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refer to: Anabolic Steroid (Androgenic/AS/AAS) |
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Testes / Testis: |
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The male reproductive organs. A pair of endocrine organs found in males that secrete the hormones that regulate male characteristics, mainly testosterone. |
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Testosterone: |
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An androgenic / anabolic hormone produced primarily by the testes, responsible for male characteristics including muscle anabolism. |
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Thermogensis: |
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Refers to something that causes heat production. Taking a thermogenic agent
will speed up the metabolism, raise core body temperature, and accelerate
fat mobilisation/loss. |
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USP Approved: |
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A federal agency responsible for monitoring trading and safety standards
in the food and drug industries.
Steroids that are produced by licenced drug companies. |
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Vascular: |
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The visibility of veins on a bodybuilder as a result of exercise and low body fat (and perhaps higher blood volume). |
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Virilization: |
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The process in which a person takes on the characteristics of a mature
male. Masculinization. |
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Water Retention: |
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An accumulation of fluid in the circulatory system or within the tissues
or cavities of the body. |
