7 dictionary results for: steroid
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ste·roid
[steer-oid, ster-] Pronunciation Key Biochemistry
[steer-oid, ster-] Pronunciation Key Biochemistry –noun
–adjective
| 1. | any of a large group of fat-soluble organic compounds, as the sterols, bile acids, and sex hormones, most of which have specific physiological action. |
| 2. | Also, ste·roi·dal
[sti-roid-l, ste-] Pronunciation Key. pertaining to or characteristic of a steroid. |
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| ster·oid
(stîr'oid', stěr'-) Pronunciation Key
n. Any of numerous naturally occurring or synthetic fat-soluble organic compounds having as a basis 17 carbon atoms arranged in four rings and including the sterols and bile acids, adrenal and sex hormones, certain natural drugs such as digitalis compounds, and the precursors of certain vitamins. [ster(ol) + -oid.] ste'roid', ste·roid'al (stĭ-roid'l, stě-) adj. |
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steroid
steroid
1936, from sterol (1913), abstracted from (chole)sterol + -oid, from Gk. -oeides "-like," from eidos "form, shape" (see -oid).
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| steroid | |
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. | any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs [syn: steroid hormone] |
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The American Heritage Science Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
steroid
(stěr'oid') Pronunciation Key
steroidal adjective
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American Heritage New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition - Cite This Source - Share This
steroid
steroid
A group of molecules that includes cholesterol. The sex hormones estrogen and testosterone are built from steroids, as are many modern anti-inflammatory drugs.
Note: Steroids are often used illegally to increase the performance of competitive athletes of almost all age groups. They are banned in many athletic competitions, such as the Olympic Games.
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ster'oid' or ste·roid'al (stĭ-roid'l, stě-) adj.
steroid ster·oid (stěr'oid', stēr'-)
n.
Any of numerous naturally occurring or synthetic fat-soluble organic compounds having as a basis 17 carbon atoms arranged in four rings and including the sterols and bile acids, adrenocortical and sex hormones, certain natural drugs such as digitalis compounds, and the precursors of certain vitamins. Also called steroid hormone. adj. ste·roid·al (stĭ-roid', stě-)
Relating to or characteristic of steroids or steroid hormones.
ster'oid' or ste·roid'al (stĭ-roid'l, stě-) adj.
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