steroid

A class of fat-soluble organic compounds with a characteristic four-ring carbon structure, many of which have significant physiological effects, including hormones that influence the development and growth of sex organs.

• 🇪🇸Clase de compuestos orgánicos liposolubles con una estructura característica de cuatro anillos de carbono, muchos de los cuales tienen efectos fisiológicos significativos, incluyendo hormonas que influyen en el desarrollo y crecimiento de los órganos sexuales, así como fármacos antiinflamatorios y anabólicos.

1. Organic compound C1 formal medical

   Any of several fat-soluble organic compounds having a basis of 17 carbon atoms in four rings; many have important physiological effects.

   • Cholesterol is a type of steroid found in the body.
   • Cortisol is a steroid hormone that helps regulate stress.
   • Steroids play a key role in cell membrane structure.

   🇪🇸esteroide

2. Sex hormone C1 formal medical

   Any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs.

   • Testosterone is a steroid that influences male sexual development.
   • Estrogen is a steroid hormone crucial for female reproductive health.
   • Anabolic steroids are sometimes misused to enhance muscle growth.

   🇪🇸Hormona esteroide sexual

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