steroid
noun
any of a large group of fat-soluble organic compounds, as the sterols, bile acids, and sex hormones, most of which have specific physiological action.
steroidal
-
a word derived from
steroid.
Example Sentences
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Written by Matthew Parkhill, with Guy Ritchie — who directed Robert Downey Jr. in two steroidal Holmes films — helming some episodes, it’s pulpy and nutty and preposterous, mostly in a good way.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2026
It is clearly present in our galaxy, but is found in higher concentrations in some other galaxies called dwarf steroidal galaxies.
From Salon ● Dec. 26, 2024
Doctors may prescribe steroidal medications to reduce the nerve inflammation or antivirals.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 26, 2024
The veg sandwich, in which a salty and steroidal oyster mushroom subs for the bird, just gives me the willies.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 5, 2022
A steroidal iPod Shuffle arrives onstage in this celebration of classical and contemporary music, created by Rob Evan and Randall Craig Fleischer.
From New York Times ● Mar. 22, 2018
