steroid

Noun

Meaning

any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs

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

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

sex hormone steroid hormone anabolic corticosteroid prednisone sterol glucocorticoid organic compound corticoid omega-3 fatty acid lipide ketosteroid bile acid anabolic steroid anti-doping

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Hypernyms

endocrine hormone organic compound internal secretion

Hyponyms

corticosteroid sterol estrogen androgen progestin progestogen

Phrases with the word

steroid-induced steroid-induced cushing's syndrome anabolic steroid abuse steroid dementia non-steroid anti-inflammatory

Anagrams

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Examples

Major League Baseball has always recognized the influence that our stars can have on the youth of America. As such, we are concerned that recent revelations and allegations of steroid use have been sending a terrible message to young people. Bud Selig

So that there is no misunderstanding from my perspective, I will suspend any player who tests positive for an illegal steroid. There will be no exceptions. The (players) union is aware of that and they accept it. Bud Selig

Anyone who has seen me spin that heavy, giant wheel on television knows that I'm not a steroid user. Pat Sajak

Sadly, this problem of steroid use is not isolated to baseball. Jim Sensenbrenner

Despite reforms in steroid control, serious problems still occur in and out of baseball. Jim Sensenbrenner

It is essential that we put an end to steroid abuse and set a better example for aspiring young athletes to follow, so that some day, when they make it in the All Star Game, it will be because of their own natural talents, and not because of a performance enhancing product. Jim Sensenbrenner

Close letter words and terms

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