STEROID Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word steroid. (close relations)
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| aldosterone | nounn | |||||
noun • a corticosteroid hormone that is secreted by the cortex of the adrenal gland; regulates salt (sodium and potassium) and water balance | ||||||
| anabolic | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • of or related to the synthetic phase of metabolism • characterized by or promoting constructive metabolism | ||||||
| androgenic | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • of or related to the male hormone androgen | ||||||
| androsterone | nounn | |||||
noun • an androgenic hormone that is less active than testosterone | ||||||
| corticoid | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response | ||||||
| corticosteroid | nounn | |||||
noun • a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response | ||||||
| cortisone | nounn | |||||
noun • a corticosteroid hormone (trade name Cortone Acetate) normally produced by the adrenal cortex; is converted to hydrocortisone | ||||||
| estrogen | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics | ||||||
| glucocorticoid | nounn | |||||
noun • a steroid hormone that is produced by the adrenal cortex of animals; affects functioning of gonads and has anti-inflammatory activity | ||||||
| hormone | nounn | |||||
noun • the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect | ||||||
| mineralocorticoid | nounn | |||||
noun • hormone that is one of the steroids of the adrenal cortex that influences the metabolism of sodium and potassium | ||||||
| progesterone | nounn | |||||
noun • a steroid hormone (trade name Lipo-Lutin) produced in the ovary; prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy | ||||||
| testosterone | nounn | |||||
noun • a potent androgenic hormone produced chiefly by the testes; responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics | ||||||
| sex hormone | nounn | |||||
noun • any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs | ||||||
| steroid hormone | nounn | |||||
noun • any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs | ||||||
