steroid
das Steroid, die Steroide
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steroid
A substance from a group of chemical compounds whose basic structure consists of four interconnected rings. Steroids include cholesterol and various hormones.
Cholesterin ist ein Steroid und dient dem Körper als Ausgangsstoff für verschiedene Hormone.
Cholesterol is a steroid and serves as a starting substance for various hormones in the body.
steroid
An active substance with hormone-like effects that is used as a medication. In sports, the term often refers to anabolic steroids, which promote muscle growth and are abused as doping agents.
Der Sportler wurde gesperrt, weil er zur Steigerung seiner Muskelmasse verbotene Steroide genommen hatte.
The athlete was banned because he had taken prohibited steroids to increase his muscle mass.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Steroide |
| genitive | des Steroids |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | das Steroid | die Steroide |
| accusative | das Steroid | die Steroide |
| dative | dem Steroid | den Steroiden |
| genitive | des Steroids des Steroides | der Steroide |
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'Steroid' is primarily a technical term used in medicine, biology, and chemistry. In everyday language, the word often becomes more understandable through an added qualifier or the context.
Das Steroid wurde im Labor chemisch untersucht.
The steroid was chemically analyzed in the laboratory.
In its biological and chemical meaning, 'Steroid' (steroid) often appears in fixed combinations referring to substances and bodily functions. Typical expressions include 'Steroidstruktur' (steroid structure), 'Steroidhormon' (steroid hormone), and 'Steroidbiosynthese' (steroid biosynthesis).
Das Steroid Cortisol entsteht in der Nebennierenrinde.
The steroid cortisol is produced in the adrenal cortex.
When the context involves muscle growth, doping, or prohibited substances, 'Steroiden' (steroids) usually refers to anabolic steroids used as active substances. In medical texts, the focus is more often on treatment, dosage, and side effects.
Der Arzt erklärte, dass das Steroid wegen möglicher Nebenwirkungen nur kurz angewendet werden sollte.
The doctor explained that the steroid should only be used for a short time because of possible side effects.
