adjective
- relating to or containing steroids
- having the chemical structure or properties of a steroid
Usage: medical; scientific
Usage: chemistry; biochemistry
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a steroidal anti-inflammatory medication.
- Non-steroidal drugs are often preferred for long-term treatment.
- The athlete was banned for using steroidal substances.
- Steroidal hormones play important roles in the body.
- The researcher studied steroidal compounds in the laboratory.
- Many steroidal medications have significant side effects.