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Steroid

🔄 Synonyms of "Steroid"

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Word	Definition
sex hormonenoun	A hormone, such as testosterone in males or estrogen in females, affecting sexual development and reproduction.
steroid hormone	A steroid hormone is a steroid that acts as a hormone.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Steroid"

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Word	Definition
sex hormonenoun	A hormone, such as testosterone in males or estrogen in females, affecting sexual development and reproduction.
steroid hormone	A steroid hormone is a steroid that acts as a hormone.
hormonenoun	(physiology) Any substance produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another to effect physiological activity.
anabolicnoun	Of or relating to anabolism.
dopingnoun	(sports) The use of drugs to improve athletic performance.
ringnoun	(physical) A solid object in the shape of a circle.
inhaled	drawn into the lungs; breathed in
stimulantsnoun	Something that promotes activity, interest, or enthusiasm.
glucocorticoidnoun	(biochemistry, steroids) Any of a group of steroid hormones, produced by the adrenal cortex, that are involved in metabolism and have anti-inflammatory properties.
progestinnoun	(chemistry) A synthetic progestagen intended to mimic the effects of progesterone, often for contraceptive purposes.
estrogennoun	(biochemistry, steroids) Any of a group of steroids that are secreted by the ovaries and function as female sex hormones.
testosteronenoun	(biochemistry, steroids) A steroid hormone that stimulates development of male secondary sexual characteristics, produced mainly in the testes, but also in the ovaries and adrenal cortex.
corticosteroidnoun	(biochemistry, steroids) Any of a group of steroid hormones, secreted by the adrenal cortex, that are involved in a large range of physiological systems.
androgennoun	(biochemistry, steroids) Any natural or synthetic compound, usually a steroid hormone, that stimulates or controls the development and maintenance of masculine characteristics in vertebrates. A male sex hormone such as testosterone or anabolic steroids.
androstenedionenoun	(biochemistry, steroids) A steroid sex hormone C₁₉H₂₆O₂ that is secreted by the testes, ovaries, and adrenal cortex and is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of testosterone and estrogen.
mineralocorticoidnoun	(biochemistry, steroids) Any of a group of steroid hormones, characterised by their similarity to aldosterone and their influence on salt and water metabolism.
progestogennoun	(biochemistry, steroids) The steroid hormone progesterone.
prednisonenoun	(pharmacology) A glucocorticoid C₂₁H₂₆O₅ that is a dehydrogenated analog of cortisone, used to relieve rheumatic and allergic conditions and to treat leukemia.
prednisolonenoun	(pharmacology) A synthetic glucocorticoid C₂₁H₂₈O₅ that is a dehydrogenated analog of cortisol and is used especially as an anti-inflammatory drug.
dexamethasonenoun	(pharmacology, biochemistry) A synthetic member of the glucocorticoid-class of steroid hormones, having the chemical formula C₂₂H₂₉FO₅, and used especially as an anti-inflammatory agent.