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(biochemistry, steroids) Alternative form of deoxycorticosterone. [(biochemistry, steroids) A steroid hormone, produced in the adrenal cortex; sometimes manufactured synthetically for use in cases of adrenal insufficiency.]
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(biochemistry) adrenal corticosteroid
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(biochemistry) A hormone, originally isolated from the adrenal cortex, that has weak androgenic effects.
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(biochemistry, steroids) A mineralocorticoid hormone, secreted by the adrenal cortex, that regulates the balance of sodium and potassium in the body.
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(biochemistry, steroids) A class of steroid hormones that promote growth of tissue.
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(biochemistry, steroids) Any natural or synthetic compound, usually a steroid hormone, that stimulates or controls the development and maintenance of masculine characteristics in vertebrates. A male sex hormone such as testosterone or anabolic steroids.
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(organic chemistry) The prohormone androsta-1,4-diene-3,17-dione ((8R,9S,10R,13S,14S)-10,13-dimethyl-7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-octahydro-6H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-3,17-dione)
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(biochemistry) A derivative of testosterone reported to have pheromone activity in humans
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(biochemistry) The steroid hydrocarbon from which all androgens (such as testosterone) are derived
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Either of the steroids 3α-androstanediol (5α-androstane-3α,17β-diol) and 3β-androstanediol (5α-androstane-3β,17β-diol).
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(biochemistry) Either of two isomeric steroids: 5α-androstanedione and 5β-androstanedione. In humans, 5α-androstenedione is a metabolic precursor of testosterone and estrone.
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(biochemistry, pharmacology) Synonym of dihydrotestosterone.
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Alternative form of androstenedione [(biochemistry, steroids) A steroid sex hormone C₁₉H₂₆O₂ that is secreted by the testes, ovaries, and adrenal cortex and is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of testosterone and estrogen.]
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(biochemistry) Any of a group of related steroid androgens.
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(biochemistry, steroids) A steroid sex hormone C₁₉H₂₆O₂ that is secreted by the testes, ovaries, and adrenal cortex and is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of testosterone and estrogen.
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(organic chemistry) The steroid (3β,16α,17β)-androst-5-ene-3,16,17-triol that is a metabolite of dehydroepiandrosterone
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(biochemistry) A steroid, specifically 5α-androst-16-en-4-one, found in human sweat; reported to be a pheromone.
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(biochemistry, steroids) An androgenic hormone, excreted in the urine, somewhat less active than testosterone.
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(biochemistry) A naturally occurring estrogen mimic.
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(biochemistry, steroids) The undecylenate ester of the anabolic steroid boldenone, developed for veterinary use, mostly for treatment of horses.
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(biochemistry) Any of a family of steroidal plant hormones produced by members of the genus Brassica; the brassins
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(pharmacology) A particular corticosteroid.
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(endocrinology) A test for whether a substance should be considered a male sex hormone.
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(biochemistry) Any protein of the adrenal cortex
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(biochemistry, pharmacology) Any of several synthetic hormones of related structure.
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Pertaining to corticosteroids.
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(medicine) Synonym of hydrocortisone
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(biochemistry, steroids) A corticosteroid hormone, produced in the adrenal glands, involved in metabolism.
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(medicine) The therapeutic use of corticoids (especially glucocorticoids)
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(biochemistry, pharmacology) Adrenocorticotropic hormone.
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(biochemistry, steroids, pharmacology) Alternative form of hydrocortisone. [(biochemistry, steroids, pharmacology) A glucocorticoid steroid hormone C₂₁H₃₀O₅ produced by the adrenal cortex upon stimulation by ACTH that mediates various metabolic processes (such as gluconeogenesis), has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties, and whose levels in the blood may become elevated in response to physical or psychological stress. It is used medicinally to treat inflammation resulting from eczema and rheumatism.]
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(biochemistry, steroids, pharmacology) A corticosteroid hormone, closely related to corticosterone, produced by the adrenal cortex. One of the glucocorticoids, it is also made synthetically for use as an anti-inflammatory and antiallergy agent. 17-hydroxy-11-dehydrocorticosterone, with formula C₂₁H₂₈O₅.
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(pharmacology) A therapeutic glucocorticoid.
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(pharmacology) Alternative form of cytarabine. [(pharmacology) A cytotoxic antineoplastic agent C₉H₁₃N₃O₅ that is a synthetic isomer of the naturally occurring nucleoside of cytosine and arabinose and is used to treat several types of leukemias, especially acute myeloid leukemia in adults.]
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(organic chemistry) The steroid 11-dehydrocorticosterone that is active in the adrenal cortex
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Synonym of dehydroepiandrosterone
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(biochemistry) An androgen hormone, secreted by the adrenal cortex; a synthetic version is used as a dietary supplement
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Alternative form of dehydroepiandrosteronesulfate [A metabolite of dehydroepiandrosterone, produced by the addition of a sulfate group.]
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(biochemistry) Any of several isomeric steroids related to testosterone.
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(biochemistry, steroids) A steroid hormone, produced in the adrenal cortex; sometimes manufactured synthetically for use in cases of adrenal insufficiency.
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(chemistry) 11-deoxycortisol: cortodoxone
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A low-potency topical corticosteroid.
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Abbreviation of dehydroepiandrosterone. [(biochemistry) An androgen hormone, secreted by the adrenal cortex; a synthetic version is used as a dietary supplement]
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(uncountable, biochemistry) Initialism of dihydrotestosterone. [(biochemistry) An androgenic metabolite of testosterone; used to treat certain breast cancers.]
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An organic compound with the chemical formula C₂₁H₃₀O₅.
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(pharmacology) A particular retinoid.
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(especially in LGBT contexts) The hormone estrogen/estradiol. (Contrast T, testosterone.)
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(biochemistry) A steroid hormone with weak androgenic activity, a natural metabolite of dehydroepiandrosterone via the 5α-reductase enzyme.
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(organic chemistry) An isomer of cortisol
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(organic chemistry) An inactive epimer of the steroid hormone testosterone
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(American spelling, biochemistry, pharmacology) A natural estrogenic hormone that is a phenolic alcohol estra-1,3,5-triene-3,17-diol (C₁₈H₂₄O₂) secreted chiefly by the ovaries of all vertebrates, that is a major and the most potent of the naturally occurring estrogens; the semisynthetic esterified compound is used medicinally to treat estrogen deficiency and breast cancer.
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(organic chemistry, pharmacology) The estradiol ester of valeric acid that is an estradiol medication - C₂₃H₃₂O₃.
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(biochemistry, steroids) Any of a group of steroids that are secreted by the ovaries and function as female sex hormones.
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(medicine) Any condition caused by the ingestion of estrogen
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(pharmacology) A derivative of 17β-estradiol, the major endogenous estrogen in humans, used in oral contraceptives.
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Alternative form of ethinylestradiol [(pharmacology) A derivative of 17β-estradiol, the major endogenous estrogen in humans, used in oral contraceptives.]
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(biochemistry) A ketosteroid that is a metabolite of testosterone; it has some medical uses
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(biochemistry, steroids) progestagen
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(biochemistry, steroids) Any of a group of steroid hormones, produced by the adrenal cortex, that are involved in metabolism and have anti-inflammatory properties.
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(biochemistry) A protein found in multiple forms within cells, which binds glucocorticoids and subsequently influences gene transcription.
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A glucocorticoid hormone related to cortisone
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Alternative form of glucocorticoid [(biochemistry, steroids) Any of a group of steroid hormones, produced by the adrenal cortex, that are involved in metabolism and have anti-inflammatory properties.]
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A topical corticosteroid.
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(pharmacology) A corticosteroid.
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(pharmacology) A synthetic glucocorticoid with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties.
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Synonym of hydrocortisone
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(biochemistry, steroids, pharmacology) A glucocorticoid steroid hormone C₂₁H₃₀O₅ produced by the adrenal cortex upon stimulation by ACTH that mediates various metabolic processes (such as gluconeogenesis), has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties, and whose levels in the blood may become elevated in response to physical or psychological stress. It is used medicinally to treat inflammation resulting from eczema and rheumatism.
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Any corticosteroid with an additional hydroxy group.
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(biochemistry) A steroid obtained by hydroxylation of pregnenolone.
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(pharmacology) A steroid hormone, produced during the synthesis of glucocorticoids and sex steroids.
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(biochemistry) A metabolite of tamoxifen; it is being considered as a therapy for breast cancer.
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(biochemistry) An oxidized form of testosterone containing a keto group; it is a sex hormone in fish.
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(chemistry) A three-step synthetic route in steroid chemistry, used for the production of cortisone and mammalian sex hormones from plant steroids.
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(pharmacology) An androstenediol with molecular formula C₂₀H₃₂O₂.
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(organic chemistry) An anabolic steroid 17β-17-hydroxy-17-methyl-estra-4,9,11-trien-3-one
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(biochemistry, steroids) Any of a group of steroid hormones, characterised by their similarity to aldosterone and their influence on salt and water metabolism.
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Alternative form of mineralocorticoid [(biochemistry, steroids) Any of a group of steroid hormones, characterised by their similarity to aldosterone and their influence on salt and water metabolism.]
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(biochemistry, neuroscience) Any of several steroids, synthesized in the myelinating glial cells, which alter neuronal excitability through interaction with neurotransmitter-gated ion channels.
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(biochemistry, neuroscience) A neuroactive steroid
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Synonym of normethandrone
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(British spelling, biochemistry, steroids) Alternative spelling of estrone. [(American spelling, biochemistry, steroids, pharmacology) A natural estrogenic hormone that is a ketone C₁₈H₂₂O₂ found in the body chiefly as a metabolite of and less potent than estradiol, that is also secreted especially by the ovaries, and that is used to treat various conditions (such as ovarian failure and menopausal symptoms) relating to estrogen deficiency.]
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(pharmacology) A androgenic anabolic steroid C₁₉H₃₀O₃ administered orally especially to promote weight gain (as after extensive surgery or a chronic infection) and to relieve bone pain in osteoporosis.
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Any corticoid that has a carbonyl or hydroxy group
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(biochemistry) A substance found in certain plants (such as genistein) which can produce effects like that of the hormone estrogen when ingested into the body.
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(uncountable, medicine) Abbreviation of prednisone. [(pharmacology) A glucocorticoid C₂₁H₂₆O₅ that is a dehydrogenated analog of cortisone, used to relieve rheumatic and allergic conditions and to treat leukemia.]
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(pharmacology) A glucocorticoid for systemic use.
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(biochemistry) The corticosteroid hormone (3R,5R,8S,9S,10S,13S,14S,17R)-3,17-dihydroxy-17-[(1S)-1-hydroxyethyl]-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,12,14,15,16-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-11-one
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A triene derivative of a pregnane.
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(biochemistry, steroids) A steroid prohormone involved in the steroidogenesis of progesterone, mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, androgens, and estrogens.
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(biochemistry, steroids, uncountable) A steroid hormone, secreted by the ovaries, whose function is to prepare the uterus for the implantation of a fertilized ovum and to maintain pregnancy.
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(bodybuilding, sports) Any anabolic hormone used to promote muscle growth or athletic performance.
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Abbreviation of testosterone. [(biochemistry, steroids) A steroid hormone that stimulates development of male secondary sexual characteristics, produced mainly in the testes, but also in the ovaries and adrenal cortex.]
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(biochemistry, steroids) A steroid hormone that stimulates development of male secondary sexual characteristics, produced mainly in the testes, but also in the ovaries and adrenal cortex.
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(biochemistry) An endogenous neurosteroid, synthesized from the adrenal hormone deoxycorticosterone by the action of two enzymes, 5α-reductasetype I and 3α-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase.
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(biochemistry) A banned anabolic steroid, C₂₁H₂₈O₂.
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Initialism of tetrahydrodeoxycorticosterone. [(biochemistry) An endogenous neurosteroid, synthesized from the adrenal hormone deoxycorticosterone by the action of two enzymes, 5α-reductasetype I and 3α-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase.]
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(biochemistry, steroids) The steroid hormone estrone.
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Abbreviation of tetrahydrogestrinone. [(biochemistry) A banned anabolic steroid, C₂₁H₂₈O₂.]
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A topical corticosteroid.
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(pharmacology) A particular corticosteroid used to treat psoriasis.
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(biochemistry) A xenohormone that acts as an estrogen.
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The most superficial layer of the adrenal cortex, lying directly beneath the adrenal gland's capsule, and responsible for producing and secreting the mineralocorticoid aldosterone into the blood as part of the renin-angiotensin system.
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(biochemistry, steroids) Alternative spelling of estrogen [(biochemistry, steroids) Any of a group of steroids that are secreted by the ovaries and function as female sex hormones.]
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