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steroidogenesis

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[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

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