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doping
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dop·ing (dpng)
n.
The use of a drug or blood product to improve athletic performance.
doping
the illicit administration of drugs or other agents to racing animals with the intention of altering their physical performance, either adversely or positively. Called also sting.
doping
Sports medicine Popular for the use of drugs and other nonfood substances to improve performance. See Anabolic steroids, Blood doping, Weight training.


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