steroid
ˈstɪrɔɪd
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Definition of steroid - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
medicalmedication that reduces inflammation and boosts the immune system
  • The doctor prescribed a steroid to help with the swelling.
anabolic steroid corticosteroid
2.
bodybuildinghormones used to enhance muscle growth
  • He was banned for using steroids in the competition.
anabolic androgenic
3.
chemistryTECH.organic compounds with four carbon ringsTECH.
  • Cholesterol is a type of steroid.
steroidal
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Expressions with steroid

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drugs taken to increase muscle size and strength
Some athletes use anabolic steroids despite the risks.
hormone derived from cholesterol, affects metabolism and development
Testosterone, a steroid hormone, plays a crucial role in male development.

Origin of steroid

Greek, stereos (solid) + eidos (form)

Terms with steroid included in their meaning

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steroid user
one who uses steroids
chemistry
steroid hormone preparing uterus for pregnancy
biology anatomy
pair of glands near kidneys that make adrenaline and steroid hormones
medical
synthetic steroid used to reduce inflammation or suppress immunity
medical
steroid used to reduce inflammation
bodybuilding
anabolic steroid used in bodybuilding
AASabbr.
abr: anabolic–androgenic steroid
drug that helps build muscle and increase strength
pharmacology
drug inhibiting steroid production used for Cushing's disease

Examples of steroid in a sentence

  • She was given a steroid to treat her asthma.
  • Athletes sometimes misuse steroids for performance.
  • Doctors warned about the side effects of steroids.
  • Anabolic steroids are often misused by athletes.
  • Steroids play a crucial role in human biology.

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  1. French:stéroïde, stéroïdes, ...
  2. German:Steroide, Anabolika, ...
  3. Italian:steroide, steroidi, ...
  4. Spanish:corticoide, anabólico, ...
  5. Portuguese:esteroide, esteróide, ...
  6. Chinese:类固醇, 类固醇激素, ...
  7. Japanese:ステロイド, 筋肉増強剤, ...
  8. Arabic:سِتِيرُويْد, مُسْتَحْضَر هُرْمُونِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:סְטֵרוֹאִיד, ...
  10. Russian:стероид, ...
  11. Ukrainian:стероїд, ...
  12. Hindi:स्टेरॉयड, उपचयी स्टेरॉयड, ...

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