STEROID Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word steroid. (exact relations)
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

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