What Google Knows
A steroid is an organic compound with four fused rings arranged in a specific molecular configuration.
Steroids have two principal biological functions: as important components of cell membranes that alter membrane fluidity; and as signaling molecules.
Related Definition
- steroid:
n (biochemistry, organic chemistry) A class of organic compounds having a structure of 17 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.
n (bodybuilding, sports) Any anabolic hormone used to promote muscle growth or athletic performance.
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