(biochemistry, organic chemistry) 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.

In a steroidal way; (as though) by means of steroids.

(biochemistry) Of, being, or derived from a steroid.

plural of steroid

(idiomatic, informal) (usually after the name of a place or thing), to a greater degree, exaggerating the characteristics of the previously named object.

(biochemistry, steroids) A class of steroid hormones that promote growth of tissue.

(biochemistry, neuroscience) Any of several steroids, synthesized in the myelinating glial cells, which alter neuronal excitability through interaction with neurotransmitter-gated ion channels.

plural of anabolic steroid

plural of neuroactive steroid

plural of horse steroid