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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.
2.
bodybuildinghormones used to enhance muscle growth
- He was banned for using steroids in the competition.
3.
chemistryTECH. organic compounds with four carbon ringsTECH.
- Cholesterol is a type of steroid.
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
abr: anabolic–androgenic steroid
drug that helps build muscle and increase strength
pharmacology
drug inhibiting steroid production used for Cushing's disease
biology
steroid acids produced by the liver for digestion
drug treatment
synthetic steroid prescribed for prostate disease, transgender care, birth control, unwanted hair
medical
synthetic steroid hormone used as an anti-inflammatory agent
steroid
natural hormone from ovaries, also used as medicine for women
endocrine
adrenal steroid messenger affecting sugar, protein, and fat processing
medical
steroid hormone used in reproductive health
drug
anabolic steroid used for medical or illegal sports purposes
natural presence
steroid present naturally in small amounts
medical
synthetic steroid used as a medication
pharmacology
anabolic steroid used for muscle growth
steroid
estrogen hormone found naturally or made for medical treatment
prescription label
steroid taken to reduce swelling and allergic reactions
medication
synthetic steroid drug used to reduce swelling and immune response
natural hormone
steroid hormone involved in the menstrual cycle
endocrine science
steroid hormones that act like progesterone, helping maintain gestation
bodybuilding
uncontrollable anger from anabolic steroid use
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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- French:stéroïde, stéroïdes, ...
- German:Steroide, Anabolika, ...
- Italian:steroide, steroidi, ...
- Spanish:corticoide, anabólico, ...
- Portuguese:esteroide, esteróide, ...
- Chinese:类固醇, 类固醇激素, ...
- Japanese:ステロイド, 筋肉増強剤, ...
- Arabic:سِتِيرُويْد, مُسْتَحْضَر هُرْمُونِي, ...
- Hebrew:סְטֵרוֹאִיד, ...
- Russian:стероид, ...
- Ukrainian:стероїд, ...
- Hindi:स्टेरॉयड, उपचयी स्टेरॉयड, ...
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