steroidogenesis

American

[sti-roi-duh-jen-uh-sis, ste-] / stɪˌrɔɪ dəˈdʒɛn ə sɪs, stɛ- /

noun

the formation of steroids, as by the adrenal cortex, testes, and ovaries.

Etymology

Origin of steroidogenesis

First recorded in 1950–55; steroid + -o- + -genesis

Example Sentences

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In humans and other mammals, using cholesterol to make steroid hormones is officially termed steroidogenesis and the products of these reactions can be classified based on their general role in the body.

From Scientific American

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