"deca" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈdɛkə/
Rhymes: -ɛkə Etymology: Clipping of decanoate. Etymology templates: {{clipping|en|decanoate}} Clipping of decanoate Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} deca (uncountable)
  1. (bodybuilding slang) The anabolic steroid nandrolone decanoate. Tags: slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Bodybuilding, Steroids Derived forms: deca dick
    Sense id: en-deca-en-noun-phCUA0PU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: bodybuilding, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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