steroid

名词 steroid:

1. any of several fat-soluble organic compounds having as a basis 17 carbon atoms in four rings; many have important physiological effects
2. any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs
   同义词：steroid hormone, sex hormone

1. He's being treated with steroids for leukaemia.
   他因患白血病正在接受类固醇治疗。