HyperDic: nonsteroidal

English > 2 senses of the word nonsteroidal:
ADJECTIVEpertnonsteroidalnot steroidal or not having the effects of steroid hormones
NOUNsubstancenonsteroidal, nonsteroidan organic compound that does no contain a steroid
English > nonsteroidal: 2 senses > adjective 1, pert
Meaningnot steroidal or not having the effects of steroid hormones.
OppositesteroidalOf or relating to steroid hormones or their effects
Nounsnonsteroidan organic compound that does no contain a steroid
English > nonsteroidal: 2 senses > noun 1, substance
MeaningAn organic compound that does no contain a steroid.
Synonymnonsteroid
Narrowerdiethylstilbesterol, DES, stilbesterolsynthetic nonsteroid with the properties of estrogen
Broaderorganic compoundAny compound of carbon and another element or a radical

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