noun
steroid hormone
Biochemical term for hormones with a steroid structure, such as sex hormones and corticosteroids.
ステロイドホルモンは副腎皮質や生殖腺で合成される。
Steroid hormones are synthesized in the adrenal cortex and gonads.
General term for hormone; ステロイドホルモン specifies the steroid subclass.
Refers to steroids in general, not limited to hormones.
Variant with interpunct; less common in running text.
Loanword from English 'steroid hormone'.