steroid

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steroid

A doctor explains the medical use of a steroid to a patient.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A type of hormone: Any of a large class of organic compounds with a characteristic molecular structure containing four rings of carbon atoms. Many steroids, such as the sex hormones and adrenal cortical hormones, have important physiological effects on development, growth, and metabolism.
    • An anabolic steroid: A synthetic steroid hormone that resembles testosterone in promoting the growth of muscle. Such compounds are used medically to treat some forms of weight loss and (illegally) by some athletes to improve performance.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • Cortisol is a steroid produced by the adrenal glands that helps regulate metabolism and reduce inflammation.
    • The doctor prescribed a steroid to control the severe allergic reaction.
    • The athlete was banned for using anabolic steroids.
Advanced Usage
  • "Corticosteroid": A specific class of steroid hormones produced in the adrenal cortex or their synthetic equivalents, used to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system.
    • The patient's eczema was treated with a topical corticosteroid cream.
  • "Steroidal" (adjective): Having the characteristics of or relating to a steroid.
    • The drug has a steroidal effect on the body.
Variants and Related Words
  • Corticosteroid (n): A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex.
  • Anabolic steroid (n): A synthetic steroid hormone used to build muscle tissue.
  • Steroidal (adj): Relating to or characteristic of a steroid.
Synonyms
  • Hormone (for naturally occurring physiological steroids)
  • Corticoid (specifically for corticosteroids)
Related Phrases
  • Steroid use: The act of taking steroids, especially anabolic steroids.
    • The documentary examined the risks of long-term steroid use among bodybuilders.
  • On steroids (idiom, informal): Used to describe something that is an extremely intense or exaggerated version of itself.
    • That new sports car is like a regular coupe on steroids.
steroid

A doctor explains the medical use of a steroid to a patient.

Noun
  1. any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs
  2. any of several fat-soluble organic compounds having as a basis 17 carbon atoms in four rings; many have important physiological effects

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