| steroids | A group of synthetic hormones including prednisone, prednisolone, methylprednisolone and dexamethasone used in the treatment of some leukaemias and also to suppress graft rejection and graft-versus-host disease following bone marrow transplant. Side effects include an increased risk of infection. (13 Nov 1997) |
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| steroids, brominated | Steroids which are substituted with one or more bromine atoms in any position. (12 Dec 1998) |
| steroids, chlorinated | Steroids which are substituted with one or more chlorine atoms in any position. (12 Dec 1998) |
| steroids, fluorinated | Steroids which are substituted with one or more fluorine atoms in any position. (12 Dec 1998) |
| steroids, heterocyclic | Steroidal compounds in which one or more carbon atoms in the steroid ring system have been substituted with non-carbon atoms. (12 Dec 1998) |
| anabolic steroids | Any of a group of synthetic derivatives of testosterone, having pronounced anabolic properties and relatively weak androgenic properties, that are used mainly to promote growth and repair body tissues. (12 Dec 1998) |
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