steroid

noun

ste·roid | \ ˈster-ˌȯid

Definition of steroid

: any of various compounds containing a 17-carbon 4-ring system and including the sterols and numerous hormones (such as anabolic steroids or corticosteroids) and glycosides

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He was accused of taking steroids.

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This topical steroid has increased 381% this year, Rx Saving Solutions found. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, "Drug prices in 2019 are surging, with hikes at 5 times inflation," 1 July 2019 Treatments include adrenal steroid replacement and stem cell transplantation and are effective only during a narrow window. — USA TODAY, "Summer snow, yellow jacket super nests, laundered cat: News from around our 50 states," 26 June 2019 When inhalers and steroids are ineffective, the asthma attacks occur more frequently and can be life threatening. — Froedtert & The Medical College Of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Bronchial thermoplasty helps people with severe asthma breathe easier," 26 June 2019 Currently, the treatment options for vitiligo include other topical medications (usually steroids) and light therapy, Fenton explains. — Rebecca Dancer, Allure, "Ruxolitinib, a New Topical Cream Could Effectively Reverse Vitiligo, According to New Study," 26 June 2019 Then, long before his steroids suspension, his brand broke bad. — Ben Reiter, SI.com, "'What's a Scarlet Letter?' The Improbable Reinvention of A-Rod," 25 June 2019 In 1951, Syntex announced that scientists working under him had synthesized cortisone, a steroid hormone that reduces inflammation, using inedible yams found in Mexico. — Emily Langer, Washington Post, "George Rosenkranz, a creator of the birth control pill, dies at 102," 24 June 2019 These can include antihistamines (which come in pills, nasal sprays, and eye drops), steroid nasal sprays, mast cell inhibitors, and leukotriene modifiers. — Marisa Cohen, Good Housekeeping, "How to Get Relief From Fall Allergies, According to an Allergist," 19 June 2019 In 2013, The Miami New Times ran a story on the steroid scandal in Major League Baseball, which ultimately resulted in the suspension of 14 players. — Christine Biederman, WIRED, "Inside Backpage.com’s Vicious Battle With the Feds," 18 June 2019

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steroid

noun

English Language Learners Definition of steroid

: a natural substance that is produced in the body

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steroid

noun

ste·roid | \ ˈstir-ˌȯid

, ˈster-\

Kids Definition of steroid

: any of various chemical compounds that include many hormones (as anabolic steroids)

steroid

noun

ste·roid | \ ˈsti(ə)r-ˌȯid also ˈste(ə)r-\

Medical Definition of steroid

: any of numerous natural or synthetic compounds containing a 17-carbon 4-ring system and including the sterols and various hormones and glycosides — see anabolic steroid