sterid

sterid
\\ˈsterə̇d, ˈstir-\ noun also steride \\-ˌrīd, -_rə̇d\ (-s)
Etymology: sterol + -id or -ide
: steroid — used to include sterols

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • stéride — [ sterid ] n. m. • 1941; de stér(ol) et suff. ide ♦ Biochim. Substance lipidique, ester d un acide gras et d un stérol. Les stérides sont des constituants normaux des tissus animaux. ● stéride nom masculin (de stérol) Lipide simple qui résulte de …   Encyclopédie Universelle

  • steride — noun see sterid …   Useful english dictionary

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