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steroidogenesis

[sti-roi-duh-jen-uh-sis, ste-]

noun

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

Origin of steroidogenesis

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

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steroidogenesis in Medicine

steroidogenesis

[stĭ-roi′də-jĕn′ĭ-sĭs, stîr′oi-, stĕr′-]

n.

The biological synthesis of steroids.

Related formsste•roid′o•gen′ic (-jĕn′ĭk) adj.

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