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steroid vs corticosteroid

corticosteroid vs steroid

steroid and corticosteroid both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
steroid Yes No No No
corticosteroid Yes No No No
As nouns, corticosteroid is a hyponym of steroid; that is, corticosteroid is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than steroid:
  • steroid: any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs
  • corticosteroid: a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response
steroid (noun) corticosteroid (noun)
any of several fat-soluble organic compounds having as a basis 17 carbon atoms in four rings; many have important physiological effects a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response
any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs
Difference between steroid and corticosteroid

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