Performance-Enhancing Drugs

noun the use of a performance-enhancing drug in a competitive sport

verb to administer a performance-enhancing drug to an athlete

• The athlete was caught using doping substances during the competition.
• I heard that some athletes are using doping to enhance their performance.
• I can't believe he got caught doping before the big game.
• Doping your way to success is not a sustainable strategy in the long run.

noun a drug that is used to treat heart conditions and can enhance athletic performance

• The athlete was banned from competition after testing positive for meldonium.
• I heard that some athletes got in trouble for using meldonium.
• Did you know some athletes were caught doping with meldonium?
• The use of meldonium was like a ticking time bomb for the athlete's career.

noun EPO is a noun referring to erythropoietin, a hormone produced by the kidneys that stimulates the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow.

• Erythropoietin (EPO) is a glycoprotein hormone that controls red blood cell production.
• Athletes sometimes use EPO to enhance their performance by increasing their red blood cell count.
• I heard some cyclists got busted for using EPO to cheat in the race.
• The new marketing strategy acted as an EPO for the company, boosting its sales significantly.