Glossary

Steroid

(STAYR-oyd)

Any of a group of lipids (fats) that have a certain chemical structure. Steroids occur naturally in plants and animals or they may be made in the laboratory. Examples of steroids include sex hormones, cholesterol, bile acids, and some drugs.

Definition from the National Cancer Institute’s NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms.

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