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Meaning of steroid

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

steroid

Pronunciation:/ˈstɛɹɔɪd/

noun

Definitions

  1. A class of organic compounds having a structure of 17 carbon atoms arranged in four rings; they are lipids, and occur naturally as sterols, bile acids, adrenal and sex hormones, and some vitamins; many drugs are synthetic steroids.

  2. Any anabolic hormone used to promote muscle growth.

  3. Any chemical compound used to enhance athletic performance.