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steroid

ste·roid

UK/ˈstɛɹɔɪd/ US/ˈstɪəɹɔɪd/ uncommon

noun

1.

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

2.

Origin

From sterol + -oid.

Phrases

  • anabolic steroid
  • horse steroid
  • neuroactive steroid
  • sex steroid
  • steroid dementia

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