steroid in German
steroid in German is Steroid — steroid means one of a class of organic compounds, including hormones like testosterone and cortisol, built around a distinctive four-ring carbon structure.
steroid in German
Steroid
(biochemistry, organic compound) 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.
What does "steroid" mean?
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noun One of a class of organic compounds, including hormones like testosterone and cortisol, built around a distinctive four-ring carbon structure.
"The body naturally produces steroids like cholesterol and testosterone."
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noun A synthetic drug related to these hormones, often taken illegally to build muscle or boost athletic performance.
"The athlete was banned after testing positive for steroids."
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steroid in a sentence
- The body naturally produces steroids like cholesterol and testosterone.
- The athlete was banned after testing positive for steroids.
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What is "steroid" in German?
"steroid" in German is Steroid. steroid means: One of a class of organic compounds, including hormones like testosterone and cortisol, built around a distinctive four-ring carbon structure.
How do you use "steroid" in a sentence?
Example: "The body naturally produces steroids like cholesterol and testosterone." In German, "steroid" is Steroid.
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