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masculine

/esteˈɾoi̯ðe/

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Translation

steroid

Word origin

From sterol plus the suffix -oide, from Greek eidos ('form, shape').

Origin
Greek
Root
eidos
English cognates
steroid, sterol

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralesteroides

Examples

recetó inflamación.

The doctor prescribed a steroid to reduce the inflammation.

anabólicos prohibidos deporte .

Anabolic steroids are banned in professional sport.

¿ secundarios ?

Does this steroid have serious side effects?

crema .

They used a cream with a steroid to treat the skin.

dañar hígado.

Taking steroids without supervision can damage the liver.

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This word is part of lesson 90.