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steroid vs internal secretion

internal secretion vs steroid

steroid and internal secretion both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
steroid Yes No No No
internal secretion Yes No No No
As nouns, internal secretion is a hypernym of steroid; that is, internal secretion is a word with a broader meaning than steroid:
  • steroid: any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs
  • internal secretion: the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
Other hypernyms of steroid include endocrine, hormone.
steroid (noun) internal secretion (noun)
any of several fat-soluble organic compounds having as a basis 17 carbon atoms in four rings; many have important physiological effects the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs
Difference between steroid and internal secretion

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