A class of lipids characterized by a carbon skeleton consisting of four rings with various functional groups attached.

A group of chemicals derived from cholesterol that typically functions as hormones; common types of steroids include sex steroids (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone), glucocorticosteroids (cortisol, prednisone, dexmethasone), and mineralacorticosteroids (aldosterone).

Compounds that are derivatives of a tetracyclic structure composed of a cyclopentane ring fused to a substituted phenanthrene nucleus.

Steroid is a term used for any of numerous compounds containing a 17-carbon 4-ring system and including the sterols and various hormones (as anabolic steroids ) and glycosides. The federal Anabolic St [..]

Steroids is the shortened term for corticosteroids, a drug commonly used to reduce inflammation in lupus.  The term steroids is not to be confused with the male hormone-related steroid compounds desig [..]

Another term for corticosteroids—steroid medications made to mimic hormones produced naturally by the adrenal glands. They are used to treat a wide range of health problems.

A group of natural or synthetic hormones. See also corticosteroids.

A type of hormone.

Steroids (or corticosteriods) are given antenatally to mothers where the birth seems likely to occur early. The drug crosses the placenta and causes the baby’s lungs to mature for breathing. In babies [..]

see corticosteroids.

Definition: (STAIR-oyds) Complex hormones that effect the development and growth of sex organs, amongst other roles. Testosterone is a natural steroid. Synthetic steroids (such as the corticosteroid p [..]

Steroids are a class of drugs that affect hormone production. They include anabolic steroid (usually used illegally by sports people wanting the build muscle) and corticosteroids (used legally to trea [..]

A group of Polycyclic Compounds closely related biochemically to Terpenes. They include Cholesterol, numerous Hormones, precursors of certain Vitamins, Bile Acids, Alcohols (Sterols), and certain natu [..]

Steroids which are substituted with one or more Bromine atoms in any position.

Cyclopentanophenanthrenes with a 5- or 6-membered lactone ring attached at the 17-position and SUGARS attached at the 3-position. Plants they come from have long been used in Congestive Heart Failure. [..]

Steroids which are substituted with one or more Chlorine atoms in any position.

Steroids which are substituted with one or more Fluorine atoms in any position.

Steroidal compounds in which one or more Carbon atoms in the steroid ring system have been substituted with non-Carbon atoms.

A class of organic compounds known as Sterols or Steroids derived from Plants.

A group of polycyclic compounds closely related biochemically to TERPENES. They include cholesterol, numerous hormones, precursors of certain vitamins, bile acids, alcohols (STEROLS), and certain natu [..]

Steroids which are substituted with one or more bromine atoms in any position.

Steroids which are substituted with one or more chlorine atoms in any position.

Steroids which are substituted with one or more fluorine atoms in any position.

Steroidal compounds in which one or more carbon atoms in the steroid ring system have been substituted with non-carbon atoms.

a large family of chemical substances, comprising many hormones, body constituents, and drugs; they are often immunosuppressive

drugs given to mimic or augment the effects of the naturally occurring corticosteroids, which are produced in the cortex of the adrenal gland; actions include increasing sodium retention and potassium excretion, affecting carbohydrate and fat metabolism, reducing tissue inflammation, and suppressing the immune system

Hormones used in the treatment of disease.

A type of anti-inflammatory medication.

 Naturally occurring hormones that are involved in many of the body’s natural functions; can also be manufactured and given as a treatment

The use of anabolic steroids and other Performance and Image Enhancing Drugs (PIEDs) has increased over the last few decades. Anabolic steroids are man-made compounds which are similar to the male hormone testosterone. These prescription only drugs are frequently used at a higher dose than medically advisable in order to enhance physical performanc [..]

artificially produced hormones that are the same as or similar to androgens, the male sex hormones in the body.

Anabolic steroids are drugs that mimic the effects of the male steroids testosterone and dihydrotestosterone. They increase protein synthesis within cells, which results in the build-up of cellular ti [..]

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Cortisone derived medications.

Hormones used to reduce swelling in the brain caused by a tumour.

Steroids is the shortened term for corticosteroids, a drug commonly used to reduce inflammation in lupus.  The term steroids is not to be confused with the male hormone-related steroid compounds designed to enhance athletic performance.