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Steroid
/stərˈɔɪd/
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Steroid
noun
1.
Any of several fat-soluble organic compounds having as a basis 17 carbon atoms in four rings; many have important physiological effects.
2.
Any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs.
Synonyms:
sex hormone
,
steroid hormone
.
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