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{{Definitions
|Term=Steroids
|Term=Steroids
|Short definition=a group of drugs that includes corticosteroids, which resemble hormones produced by the adrenal glands, and anabolic steroids, which are similar to the hormones produced by the male sex organs
|Short definition=Steroids - {{Pronunciation}} (STAYR-oyd) group of lipids (fats) that have a specific chemical structure. Steroids occur naturally in plants and animals, or can be made in the laboratory. 
|Type=Medical term
|Type=Cancer terms
|Specialty=General
|Specialty=Oncology
|Language=English
|Language=English
|Source=AMA
|Source=NCI
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{{PAGENAME}} (definition) a group of drugs that includes corticosteroids, which resemble hormones produced by the adrenal glands, and anabolic steroids, which are similar to the hormones produced by the male sex organs<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>[[Category:Glossary]]
Steroids - {{Pronunciation}} (STAYR-oyd) group of lipids (fats) that have a specific chemical structure. Steroids occur naturally in plants and animals, or can be made in the laboratory. Examples of steroids are sex hormones, cholesterol, bile acids and some drugs {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]

Latest revision as of 16:55, 13 January 2023

Steroids
TermSteroids
Short definitionSteroids - (pronounced) (STAYR-oyd) group of lipids (fats) that have a specific chemical structure. Steroids occur naturally in plants and animals, or can be made in the laboratory. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Steroids - (pronounced) (STAYR-oyd) group of lipids (fats) that have a specific chemical structure. Steroids occur naturally in plants and animals, or can be made in the laboratory. Examples of steroids are sex hormones, cholesterol, bile acids and some drugs

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