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/ˈstɛɹɔɪd/ · noun
(biochemistry, organic chemistry) A class of organic compounds having a structure of seventeen carbon atoms arranged in four rings; they are lipids, and occur naturally as sterols, bile acids, adrenal and sex hormones, and some vitamins; many drugs are synthetic steroids..
Men may also have fertility challenges, especially if their hypogonadism was caused by anabolic steroid use. Anabolic steroids can affect testicular health, including reducing the production of sperm.
Use steroid when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Steroid means (biochemistry, organic chemistry) A class of organic compounds having a structure of seventeen carbon atoms arranged in four rings; they are lipids, and occur naturally as sterols, bile acids, adrenal and sex hormones, and some vitamins; many drugs are synthetic steroids..
Common synonyms include steroid, sex hormone, steroid hormone.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Men may also have fertility challenges, especially if their hypogonadism was caused by anabolic steroid use. Anabolic steroids can affect testicular health, including reducing the production of sperm.
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