el
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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