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steroid

The correct spelling is steroid.

How to pronounce steroid

/ˈstɛɹɔɪd/
noun

IPA: /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. 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. 2.Any anabolic hormone used to promote muscle growth.
  3. 3.Any chemical compound used to enhance athletic performance.

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