- This is an acronym list I posted a couple years ago to help newbies to AAS discussion forums with some of our lingo, abbreviations, etc...
I hope this can be a help sometime.
[I am aware the grouping / outline could use a little better organization but til I restructure it this will have to do! ]
AAS = Anabolic Androgen Steroids
AS = Anabolic Steroids
ASIH= Anabolic steroid induced hypogonadism
BA = Benzyl Alcohol
BB = Benzyl Benzoate
ED= Every Day
EOD= Every Other Day
EW=EVery Week
EOW = every other week
Gear=Steroids
GH= Growth Hormone
PEG = Polyethylene glycol
Pins= Syringes
Slin=Insulin
Rig(s)= Insulin syringe(s)
drol = anadrol (Oxymetholone)
dbol = dianabol (Methandrostenolone)
var = anavar (Oxandrolone)
tren = Fina (Trenbolone)
deca = Nandrolone Decanoate
EQ = equipoise (Boldenone Undecylenate)
test = testosterone
Sust = Sustanon
UG lab = Underground Lab
HG = Human Grade
pct = post cycle therapy
IM = intramuscular , an [injection into the muscle]
SUB Q = subcutaneous [an injection under the skin]
SLIN = insulin , humilin , humalog
HGH = human growth hormone
hcg = Human Chorionic Gongadrophin
HMG = Human Menopausal Gonadotropin
ETH = testosterone enanthate
CYP = testosterone cypionate
PROP = testosterone propoinate
Test base = testosterone suspension
OMNAS = Omnadren
SUST = Sustanon
T400 = Test 400
PRIMO = primobolan , methenolone enanthate
FINA = tren , trenbolone , finaplex
ABOMBS = anadrol ,oxymetholone
DBOL = dianabol
VAR = Anavar
HALOS = halotestiin , fluoxymesterone
WINNIE = winstrol , stanozolol , zambons
clen = clenbuterol
t3 = cytomel , cynomel [ thyroid hormone ]
BigAl= albuterol
Anabolism= Constructive metabolism characterized by the building of tissue into more complex living matter, mainly muscle.
Anabolic= promoting anabolism
Anabolic steroid = any one of several compounds derived from testosterone or prepared synthetically to promote general body growth, to oppose the effects of endogenous estrogen, or to promote masculinization effects.
Androgen= any steroid hormone that promotes male characteristics.
Aromatize= the on take of feminine characteristics or feminization.
Atrophy= refers to a state of deterioration usually within the muscle or bodily organ due to a lack of use or health.
Catabolism= 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.
Cholesterol= a fatty substance found in animals that performs many vital functions and is synthesized by the liver and the adrenal cortex.
Bitch Tits= a slang term for gynecomastia.
Gynecomastia= 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.
Freaky= A bodybuilding term used to describe a person who is huge and obviously on steroids.
Fakes or basement drug= refers to counterfeit or fake steroids.
Virilization= the process in which a person takes on the characteristics of a mature male. Masculinization.
Gear= slang for steroids, syringes, anything associated with the use of steroids
Juice= slang term for injectable steroids
Dart, poke, ned, pin= slang terms for syringes.
Thermogenisis= the production of heat. Raises metabolism making it easier to burn fat. Clenbuterol, Albuterol.
Trade name= the name given to a particular substance by each company that manufactures it.
Cycle= 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.
Libido= a persons sex drive.
Lean mass= the amount of muscle on a persons body
Immune system= the system in a persons body that wards off infection and responds to illness.
Testosterone= an androgenic hormone produced with LH produced in adrenal gland.
Estrogen= natural hormone that promotes the growth and development of female characteristics.
Creatine= a nitrogenous compound that when combined with phosphate produces ATP
ATP= adenosine triphosphate is a molecule used to store and release energy in the muscle.
Diuretic= a substance that increases the amount of urine which is released by the kidneys
AS = Anabolic Steroids
AAS= Anabolic Androgenic Steroids
(1)RM= One-rep max
1,4 Andro=×"Boldione"
1AD= 1-Androstenediol
1-Test= 1-Testosterone
3Alpha= 3Alpha-Androstanediol--DHT precursor
4-Diol=4-Androstendiol
5AA= 5Alpha-Androstanediol--DHT precursor
5AR= 5-Alpha-Reductase--reduces Testosterone to DHT
5-HT=Serotonin
"Andro"= 4-Androstendione
AR = Androgen Receptor
BB = Body Builder or Body Building
BBB= Blood/Brain Barrier
Beta3= A beta-adrenergic subtype, also a Syntrax product containing Octopamine/Norsynephrine.
Bromo= Bromocriptine
Cannon-Very large pin, 18 gauge perhaps, like those found on redi-ject Sustenon (Mexican version)
CLEN = Clenbuterol
CNS = Central Nervous System
CYP = Testosterone Cypionate
D=Dopamine (as in D2 receptor agonist)
DART =Syringe/Needle
DBOL = Dianabol (Methandrostenolone)
DECA = Nandrolone Decanoate
DHT = Dihydrotestosterone
DL= Deadlift
DMSO = Dimethyl Sulfoxide - Topical enhancer/Topical anodyne
DNP = Dinitrophenol
DRINK WINNY = Yes you can drink Winny
ECA = Ephedrine/Caffeine/Aspirin
ED = Every Day
EFA= Essential Fatty Acids (Omega 3 and 6 polyunsaturates)
ENTH = Testosterone Enanthate
EOD = Every other day
EQ = Equipoise (Boldenone Undecylenate)
FFA= Free Fatty Acids
FINA = Finaplix (trenbolone acetate)
FSH (Folicle Stimulating Hormone)
GET= Gastric empyting time
GH = Growth Hormone
GI= Glycemic Index
gyno = gynecomastia (Bitch tits)
HG = Human Grade (not a vetranary product ie:Winstrol V)
Halo= Halotestin
HGC= Human Chorionic Gonadatropin
HEMO-Hemogenin (Brazilian) aka Oxymetholone/Anadrol
HPTA = Hypothalamic Pituitary Testicular Axis
HST= Hypertrophy Specific Training, Bryan Hay****'s system
IGF = Insulin Growth Factor
II= Insulin Index
INJ = Inject, Injection
IU (iu) = International Units
LH = Leutenizing Hormone
Lipo= Avant's topical Yohimbine HCL solution, LipoDerm-Y
LSMPB= Later-stage Male Pattern Baldness
MCG = Micrograms
MG = Milligrams
ML = Milliliters
MM4= Syntrax's non-Ephedrine thermogenic (containing Forskolin, Gingerols/Shoagols, Bergenin, and Synephrine).
MPB= Male Pattern Baldness
NE (or NA)=Norepinephrine/Noradrenaline
nolva = Nolvaldex
CLOM = clomid
Nor-Diol= 19Nor-Androstenediol
NYC= Norephedrine/Yohimbine hcl/Caffeine (Adipokinetix, etc.)
ONE= Avant's now discontinued 1-Test topical solution
ONE+= Same as above, but with the addition of 4-Diol
OTC = Over the counter
PH's=Pro-Hormones
PIN = Needle
DART = Needle and syringe
PRIMO = Primobolan, primobolan depot
PROP= Testosterone Propionate
PIP= Post Injection Pain
SDL/SLDL= Stiff-legged deadlift
SHBG= Steroid Hormone Binding Globulin
SLIN = Insulin
Spiro - spironolactone - anti-androgen used topically to prevent hair loss, also a diuretic.
SU= Sodium Usniate (salt-bound version of UA--Usnic Acid)
SUST = Sustanon (or a "Sustanon" type testosterone blend)
Synthroid=T4 Thyroid Hormone
T2= Thyroid Hormone
T3 = Thyroid Hormone (also known as Cytomel, also sold as Liothyronine)
TEST = Testosterone
T/E ratio= Testosterone/Estrogen
TREN = Trenbolone
UA= Usnic Acid
WINNY = Winstrol-V (Stanozolol)
Y = Yohimbine
17 AA = 17 Alpha Alkylated Steroid
BBS lingos:
MOD= Moderator
IMPO= In my personal opinion
BBS = Bulletin Board System
LOL = Laugh out loud
LMAO = Laughing my ass off
ROFLMAO = Rolling on the floor laughing my ass off
BTW = By the way
IIRC= If I remember
Ok guys I know this isn't perfect so if you see anything missed or whatever please post a reply! Thanks for reading!
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