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Uncommonsteroid
The correct spelling is steroid.
How to pronounce steroid
/ˈstɛɹɔɪd/
nounIPA: /ˈstɛɹɔɪd/
Say it like: Ste-roy-d
The correct spelling is steroid. 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,…
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Definition
noun
- 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.
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