Words Containing STERO
Here's the list of all the 88 Words Containing STERO in the English Language.
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| cholesterol | 1. an animal sterol that is normally synthesized by the liver; the most abundant steroid in animal tissues More Definitions → |
| testosterone | 1. a potent androgenic hormone produced chiefly by the testes; responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics More Definitions → |
| steroid | 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 More Definitions → |
| progesterone | 1. a steroid hormone (trade name Lipo-Lutin) produced in the ovary; prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy More Definitions → |
| asteroid | 1. any of numerous small celestial bodies composed of rock and metal that move around the sun (mainly between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter) 2. shaped like a star More Definitions → |
| preposterous | 1. so unreasonable as to invite derision More Definitions → |
| corticosteroid | 1. a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response More Definitions → |
| steroidal | 1. of or relating to steroid hormones or their effects More Definitions → |
| boisterous | 1. noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline 2. full of rough and exuberant animal spirits More Definitions → |
| aldosterone | 1. a corticosteroid hormone that is secreted by the cortex of the adrenal gland; regulates salt (sodium and potassium) and water balance More Definitions → |
| nonsteroidal | 1. not steroidal or not having the effects of steroid hormones 2. an organic compound that does no contain a steroid More Definitions → |
| sterol | 1. any of a group of natural steroid alcohols derived from plants or animals; they are waxy insoluble substances More Definitions → |
| hypercholesterolemia | 1. the presence of an abnormal amount of cholesterol in the cells and plasma of the blood; associated with the risk of atherosclerosis More Definitions → |
| corticosterone | 1. secreted by the adrenal cortex; involved in regulating water and electrolyte balance in the body More Definitions → |
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