Definitions
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- adjective biochemistry Of, being, or derived from a
steroid .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective of or relating to steroid hormones or their effects
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Examples
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These customs and beliefs are not mere superstition: Asparagus root contains compounds called steroidal glycosides that directly affect hormone production, and may very well influence emotions.
Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008
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These customs and beliefs are not mere superstition: Asparagus root contains compounds called steroidal glycosides that directly affect hormone production, and may very well influence emotions.
Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008
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These customs and beliefs are not mere superstition: Asparagus root contains compounds called steroidal glycosides that directly affect hormone production, and may very well influence emotions.
Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008
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These customs and beliefs are not mere superstition: Asparagus root contains compounds called steroidal glycosides that directly affect hormone production, and may very well influence emotions.
Earl Mindell’s New Herb Bible Earl Mindell 2008
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 The active compounds are called steroidal saponins.
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The precedent for the safety of taking Hoodia rests with the use of the whole plant, not with the use of extracts such as steroidal glycosides.
xml's Blinklist.com 2008
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The precedent for the safety of taking Hoodia rests with the use of the whole plant, not with the use of extracts such as steroidal glycosides.
xml's Blinklist.com 2008
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The precedent for the safety of taking Hoodia rests with the use of the whole plant, not with the use of extracts such as steroidal glycosides.
xml's Blinklist.com 2008
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He says there are many effective drops for eyes: mast cell stabilizing agents, antihistamines and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory eye drops.
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There is stuff going on right now, guys who have found other things to use that have steroidal affect.
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