Comprehensive list of the most common abbreviations and acronyms, and terms.

[Dan C]

Upon entering the world of anabolic steroid use, many can become overwhelmed with the many acronyms and abbreviations that are used to shorten various phrases and/or words. The following is a list of all of the most common abbreviations, acronyms, and terms as they relate to anabolic steroid use and performance enhancing drugs. This list will not include general bodybuilding/fitness terminology. This list will be constantly updated, and members are encouraged to post any acronyms in this thread that might have been missed or are yet to be added.

Abbreviations and acronyms:

3-AG - 3-alpha Androstanediol Gluconoride
5AR - 5-alpha Reductase
A50 - Anadrol-50 (Oxymetholone)
AAS - Anabolic Androgenic Steroids
AR - Androgen Receptor
AS - Anabolic Steroids, Androgenic Steroids
BA - Benzyl Alcohol
BB - Benzyl Benzoate
BG - Blood Glucose
BPH - Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
C17AA - C17-alpha Alkylation
CC - Cubic Centimeter
CNS - Central Nervous System
CVD - Cardiovascular Disease
DHT - Dihydrotestosterone
DHB - Dihydroboldenone
DMT - Dimethyltrienolone, Desoxymethyltestosterone
DNP - Dinitrophenol
E2 - Estrogen
E3D - Every 3 Days
ECA - Ephedrine/Caffeine/Aspirin
EC - Ephedrine/Caffeine
ED - Every Day
EOD - Every Other Day
EQ - Equipoise (Boldenone)
ER - Estrogen Receptor
EW - Every Week
FSH - Follicle Stimulating Hormone
G - Grams
GHRP-2 - Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide 2
GHRP-6 - Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide 6
GI - Glycemic Index
GnRH - Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone
IM - Intramuscular
IGF-1 - Insulin-like Growth Factor 1
IGF-2 - Insulin-like Growth Factor 2
M1T - Methyl-1-testosterone
MGF - Mechano Growth Factor
MT - Methyltestosterone, Methyltrienolone
HCG - Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
HGH - Human Growth Hormone
HPTA - Hypothalamic Pituitary Testicular Axis
HRT - Hormone Replacement Therapy
LH - Luteinizing Hormone
MCG - Microgram
MG - Miligram
ML - Mililiter
NPP - Nandrolone Phenylpropionate
OTC - Over the Counter
PCT - Post Cycle Therapy
PEG - Polyethylene Glycol
PGR - Progesterone Receptor
PH - Prohormone
PPAR - Peroxisome Proliferator-activated Receptor
PRL - Prolactin
SARM - Selective Androgen Receptor Modulator
SD - Superdrol
SERM - Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator
SQ - Subcutaneous
T3 - Thyroid hormone (Triiodothyronine)
TRT - Testosterone Replacement Therapy
UGL - Underground Lab
UG - Underground

Terms and slang terms:

Anabolism - Tissue building
Abombs - Anadrol-50 (Oxymetholone)
Adrol - Anadrol-50 (Oxymetholone)
Aromatize - To convert into Estrogen
Barrel - The main body of a syringe
Bitch Tits - Slang for Gynecomastia
Catabolism - Tissue breakdown
Clen - Clenbuterol
Cyp - Cypionate
Dbol - Dianabol (Methandrostenolone)
D-bol - Dianabol (Methandrostenolone)
Deca - Deca Durabolin (Nandrolone Decanoate)
Drol - Anadrol-50 (Oxymetholone)
Enth - Enanthate
Gear - Anabolic steroids
Gynecomastia - Development of breast tissue
Gyno - Gynecomastia
Halo - Halotestin, Halodrol
Juice - Anabolic steroids
Pin (verb) - Inject
Primo - Promobolan (Methenolone)
Prop - Propionate
Slin - Insulin
Sust - Sustanon
Test - Testosterone
Tren - Trenbolone
Var - Anavar (Oxandrolone)
Winny - Winstrol (Stanozolol)

[Admin]

This is a great addition and the members will find it very useful.

[warmouth]

Awesome list Dan!