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1. (n.) steroid
any of a large group of fat-soluble organic compounds, as the sterols, bile acids, and sex hormones, most of which have specific physiological action.
Etymology: (1925–30; ster (ol ) + -oid)
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1. (noun) steroid
any of several fat-soluble organic compounds having as a basis 17 carbon atoms in four rings; many have important physiological effects
2. (noun) steroid hormone, steroid, sex hormone
any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs
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