(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.

(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.

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

plural of neuroactive steroid

plural of anabolic steroid

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

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

A special steroid that is intended for veterinary use on large quadrupeds.