What is "steroid" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 04-06-2026 by Wikilanguages.net

What does steroid mean in English? Meaning of steroid definition and abbreviation with examples.

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

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

Synonyms: steroid

Hyponyms: bile acid cardiac glucoside cardiac glycoside ketosteroid steroid alcohol sterol

Hypernyms: organic compound

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

Synonyms: sex hormone steroid steroid hormone

Hyponyms: adrenal cortical steroid anabolic steroid androgen androgenic hormone corticoid corticosteroid estrogen oestrogen progestin progestogen