steroid

/stɝˈɔɪd/

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Definitions

Noun

any of several fat-soluble organic compounds having as a basis 17 carbon atoms in four rings; many have important physiological effects

Noun

any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs

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Synonyms

sex hormone steroid hormone

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More General Terms

endocrine hormone internal secretion organic compound

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More Specific Terms

adrenal cortical steroid anabolic steroid androgen androgenic hormone bile acid cardiac glucoside cardiac glycoside corticoid corticosteroid estrogen ketosteroid oestrogen progestin progestogen steroid alcohol sterol

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