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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:
steroid
noun
1: any of several fat-soluble organic compounds having as a basis 17 carbon atoms in four rings; many have important physiological effects
2: any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs [syn: {steroid hormone}, {sex hormone}]
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