steroid hormone

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steroid hormone

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steroid hormone

Etymology: Gk, stereos, solid; L, oleum, oil; Gk, eidos, form, hormaein, to set in motion

a ductless gland secretion that contains the basic steroid nucleus in its chemical formulae. The natural steroid hormones include androgens, estrogens, and adrenal cortex secretions.

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