steroid

steroid

A large group of substances related in structure to one another and each containing the same chemical skeleton. Many hormones, body cells, and drugs are steroids. Examples: drugs used to relieve swelling and inflammation (prednisone), vitamin D, and the sex steroids (like testosterone).

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A brother or sister.

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A combination of signs and symptoms that occur together and reflect a particular disease or illness.

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