| steroidal |
of or relating to steroid hormones or their effects
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any of several fat-soluble organic compounds having as a basis 17 carbon atoms in four rings; many have important physiological effects steroid hormone: any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs
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| steroid hormone |
any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs
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A type of drug used to relieve swelling and inflammation.
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Member of a large family of structurally similar lipid substances. Steroid molecules have a basic skeleton consisting of four interconnected carbon rings. Different classes of steroids have different functions. All the natural sex hormones are steroids. Anabolic steroids increase muscle mass. Anti-inflammatory steroids (or corticosteroids) can reduce swelling, pain, and other manifestations of inflammation.
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