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steroid vs estrogen

estrogen vs steroid

steroid and estrogen both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
steroid Yes No No No
estrogen Yes No No No
As nouns, estrogen is a hyponym of steroid; that is, estrogen is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than steroid:
  • steroid: any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs
  • estrogen: a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics
steroid (noun) estrogen (noun)
any of several fat-soluble organic compounds having as a basis 17 carbon atoms in four rings; many have important physiological effects a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics
any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs
Difference between steroid and estrogen

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