Steroidal

Steroidal

Steroidal (/stɛˈrɔɪdəl/), derived from the term "steroid", refers to any substance that possesses a characteristic steroid structure. Steroids are a type of organic compound that includes many types of hormones, alkaloids, and vitamins.

Etymology

The term "steroidal" is derived from "steroid", which originates from the Greek words "stere" meaning solid and "eidos" meaning form. The suffix "-al" is used to denote a relation to or derived from.

Related Terms

• Steroid: A type of organic molecule that is characterized by a specific arrangement of cycloalkane rings.
• Hormone: A signaling molecule produced by glands in multicellular organisms that target distant organs to regulate physiology and behavior.
• Alkaloid: A class of naturally occurring organic compounds that mostly contain basic nitrogen atoms.
• Vitamin: Organic molecules that are essential micronutrients which an organism needs in small quantities for the proper functioning of its metabolism.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Steroidal
• Wikipedia's article - Steroidal

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