Words containing stero
6 letter words containing stero
- sterol — any of a group of solid, mostly unsaturated, polycyclic alcohols, as cholesterol and ergosterol, derived from plants or animals.
7 letter words containing stero
- steroid — any of a large group of fat-soluble organic compounds, as the sterols, bile acids, and sex hormones, most of which have specific physiological action.
8 letter words containing stero
- asteroid — An asteroid is one of the very small planets that move around the sun between Mars and Jupiter.
- gastero- — gastro-
- hystero- — indicating the uterus
- steroids — any of a large group of fat-soluble organic compounds, as the sterols, bile acids, and sex hormones, most of which have specific physiological action.
9 letter words containing stero
- asteroids — Plural form of asteroid.
- hysteroid — resembling hysteria.
- lusterous — Misspelling of lustrous.
- pesterous — having a propensity to pester, annoy, or to be trying
- steroidal — any of a large group of fat-soluble organic compounds, as the sterols, bile acids, and sex hormones, most of which have specific physiological action.
10 letter words containing stero
- asteroidal — relating to asteroids
- asteroidea — the class comprising the starfishes.
- blusterous — to roar and be tumultuous, as wind.
- boisterous — Someone who is boisterous is noisy, lively, and full of energy.
- ergosterol — (steroid hormone, mycology) The steroid precursor of vitamin D2. It is found in cell membranes of fungi, and is their functional equivalent of cholesterol. It is also found in the membranes of some protists.
11 letter words containing stero
- aldosterone — the principal mineralocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex. A synthesized form is used in the treatment of Addison's disease. Formula: C21H27O5
- asteroidean — an echinoderm of the class Asteroidea, comprising the starfishes.
- asteropaeus — a Trojan ally slain by Achilles.
- ballesteros — Severiano (sevɛˈrjano). 1957–2011, Spanish professional golfer: won the British Open Championship (1979; 1984; 1988) and the US Masters (1980; 1983)
- campesterol — (organic compound) A phytosterol, found in many vegetable oils, related to sitosterol.
12 letter words containing stero
- androsterone — an androgenic steroid hormone produced in the testes. Formula: C19H30O2
- boisterously — rough and noisy; noisily jolly or rowdy; clamorous; unrestrained: the sound of boisterous laughter.
- hysterogenic — inducing hysteria.
- hysteromania — unusually increased sexual desire in a woman
- hysteroscopy — (medicine) The examination of the uterus using a hysteroscope.
13 letter words containing stero
- aldosteronism — high blood pressure caused by excess aldosterone in the blood and urine
- filibusterous — resembling a filibuster or the actions of a filibuster
- hysterotomies — Plural form of hysterotomy.
- steroidogenic — of or pertaining to steroidogenesis
14 letter words containing stero
- corticosteroid — any steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex that affects carbohydrate, protein, and electrolyte metabolism, gonad function, and immune response
- corticosterone — a glucocorticoid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex. Formula: C21H30O4
- hysteroscopies — Plural form of hysteroscopy.
- norethisterone — 19-nor-17\u03b1-ethynyltestosterone, a progestogen used in some combined oral contraceptives.
- posterolateral — situated both laterally and at the posterior
15 letter words containing stero
- anticholesterol — an agent which acts against cholesterol, either as an antibody produced naturally by many mammals or in the form of a drug
- cholesterolemia — the presence of an abnormal amount of cholesterol in the blood.
- corticosteroids — Plural form of corticosteroid.
- epitestosterone — (organic compound) An inactive epimer of the steroid hormone testosterone.
- low-cholesterol — containing little dietary cholesterol
16 letter words containing stero
- cholesterolaemia — the presence of abnormally high levels of cholesterol in the blood
18 letter words containing stero
- dihydrotachysterol — a white, crystalline, water-insoluble sterol, C 28 H 46 O, derived from ergosterol: used chiefly in the treatment of hypoparathyroidism.
- hyperaldosteronism — aldosteronism.
- methyltestosterone — a synthetic androgenic steroid drug, C 2 0 H 3 0 O 2 , used for its anabolic properties in males in the treatment of hypogonadism and other androgen-deficiency disease states, and in females in the treatment of breast cancer.
19 letter words containing stero
- deoxycorticosterone — a corticosteroid hormone important in maintaining sodium and water balance in the body
- diethylstilbesterol — Misspelling of diethylstilbestrol\u200e.
- dihydrotestosterone — (steroid) An androgenic metabolite of testosterone; used to treat certain breast cancers.
- hypocholesterolemia — an abnormally low amount of cholesterol in the blood.
- hypocholesterolemic — (pathology) Of, pertaining to, or having hypocholesterolemia.
20 letter words containing stero
- adrenocorticosteroid — corticosteroid
- hypercholesterolemia — the presence of an excessive amount of cholesterol in the blood.
- hypercholesterolemic — (pathology) Of, pertaining to, or having hypercholesterolemia.
21 letter words containing stero
- hypercholesterolaemia — the condition of having a high concentration of cholesterol in the blood
- hysterosalpingography — (medicine) X-ray examination of the uterus and oviducts following injection of a radiopaque substance.
22 letter words containing stero
- dehydroepiandrosterone — the most abundant steroid in the human body, that is involved in the manufacture of testosterone, oestrogen, progesterone, and corticosterone
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