esteroide

Definitions of esteroide
  1. noun
    any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs
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    andrógeno
    male sex hormone that is produced in the testes and responsible for typical male sexual characteristics
    progesterona
    a steroid hormone (trade name Lipo-Lutin) produced in the ovary; prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy
    androsterona
    an androgenic hormone that is less active than testosterone
    testosterona
    a potent androgenic hormone produced chiefly by the testes; responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics
    cortisona
    a corticosteroid hormone (trade name Cortone Acetate) normally produced by the adrenal cortex; is converted to hydrocortisone
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    hormona
    the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
  2. noun
    any of several fat-soluble organic compounds having as a basis 17 carbon atoms in four rings; many have important physiological effects
    synonyms: esteroides
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    androsterona
    an androgenic hormone that is less active than testosterone
    cortisona
    a corticosteroid hormone (trade name Cortone Acetate) normally produced by the adrenal cortex; is converted to hydrocortisone
    colesterol
    an animal sterol that is normally synthesized by the liver; the most abundant steroid in animal tissues
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    compuesto orgánico
    any compound of carbon and another element or a radical
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