steroid
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/ˈstɛrɔɪd/
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/ˈstɪərɔɪd/
organic compound class
Etymology
'steroid' originates from the Greek word 'stereos,' meaning 'solid,' and the suffix '-oid,' meaning 'resembling.'
'stereos' combined with '-oid' in modern scientific terminology to form 'steroid.'
Initially, it referred to a solid structure, but over time it evolved to describe a class of organic compounds.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of organic compound that includes many hormones, alkaloids, and vitamins.
Athletes sometimes use steroids to enhance performance.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a synthetic version of the natural steroid hormones used to treat inflammation and other medical conditions.
Doctors prescribed steroids to reduce the inflammation.
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Last updated: 2025/05/30 00:54