Synonyms for steroid
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
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.
Related words
- Phrases
- anabolic steroid sex steroid
Forms
- Plural
- steroids
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| steroid | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.