Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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steroid | Yes | No | No | No |
ecdysteroid | Yes | No | No | No |
steroid (noun) | ecdysteroid (noun) |
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any of several fat-soluble organic compounds having as a basis 17 carbon atoms in four rings; many have important physiological effects | #DD: The name 'ecdysteroid' refers to the insect moulting and sex hormones which include ecdysone and its homologues such as 20-hydroxyecdysone. |
any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs |