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noun /ˈstɛrɔɪd/ /ˈstɪərɔɪd/

a) 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.

b) Any anabolic hormone used to promote muscle growth.