Synonyms of steroid

Noun


1. steroid, organic compound

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

2. steroid hormone, steroid, sex hormone, hormone, endocrine, internal secretion

usage: any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs

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Definition and meaning of steroid (Dictionary)