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  • adjective biochemistry Of, being, or derived from a steroid.

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  • adjective of or relating to steroid hormones or their effects

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Examples

  • These customs and beliefs are not mere superstition: Asparagus root contains compounds called steroidal glycosides that directly affect hormone production, and may very well influence emotions.

    Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008

  • These customs and beliefs are not mere superstition: Asparagus root contains compounds called steroidal glycosides that directly affect hormone production, and may very well influence emotions.

    Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008

  • These customs and beliefs are not mere superstition: Asparagus root contains compounds called steroidal glycosides that directly affect hormone production, and may very well influence emotions.

    Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008

  • These customs and beliefs are not mere superstition: Asparagus root contains compounds called steroidal glycosides that directly affect hormone production, and may very well influence emotions.

    Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008

  • Â The active compounds are called steroidal saponins.

    MyLinkVault Newest Links 2008

  • The precedent for the safety of taking Hoodia rests with the use of the whole plant, not with the use of extracts such as steroidal glycosides.

    xml's Blinklist.com 2008

  • The precedent for the safety of taking Hoodia rests with the use of the whole plant, not with the use of extracts such as steroidal glycosides.

    xml's Blinklist.com 2008

  • The precedent for the safety of taking Hoodia rests with the use of the whole plant, not with the use of extracts such as steroidal glycosides.

    xml's Blinklist.com 2008

  • He says there are many effective drops for eyes: mast cell stabilizing agents, antihistamines and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory eye drops.

    Allergy sufferers journey into the season of symptoms 2010

  • There is stuff going on right now, guys who have found other things to use that have steroidal affect.

    Tattenham Corner | Sport | guardian.co.uk 2011

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