steroidal

ster·oid   (stîr'oid', stěr'-)    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.

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.

steroid 

Main Entry: ste·roid
Pronunciation: 'sti(&)r-"oid also 'ste(&)r-
Function: noun
: any of numerous natural or synthetic compoundscontaining a 17-carbon 4-ring system and including the sterols and various hormones and glycosides —see ANABOLICSTEROID —steroid or ste·roi·dal /st&-'roid-^&l/ adjective

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.

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ster'oid' or ste·roid'al (stĭ-roid'l, stě-) adj.

steroid   (stěr'oid')  Pronunciation Key  Any of a large class of organic compounds having as a basis 17 carbon atoms arranged in four rings fused together. Steroids include many biologically important compounds, including cholesterol and other sterols, the sex hormones (such as testosterone and estrogen), bile acids, adrenal hormones, plant alkaloids, and certain forms of vitamins. Any of various hormones having the structure of a steroid that are made synthetically, especially for use in medicine. An anabolic steroid. steroidal adjective