ster·oid (stîr oid , st r-)n. Any of numerous naturally occurring or synthetic fat-soluble organic compounds having as a basis 17 carbon atoms arranged in four rings and including the sterols and bile acids, adrenal and sex hormones, certain natural drugs such as digitalis compounds, and the precursors of certain vitamins. ste roid, ste·roidal (st -roidl, st-) adj. |
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| Adj. | 1. | steroidal - of or relating to steroid hormones or their effects nonsteroidal - not steroidal or not having the effects of steroid hormones |
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