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noun
Any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs.
synonyms: sex hormone, steroid.
is a specific kind of: endocrine, hormone, internal secretion.
is a broader term that covers: progestin, progestogen | androgen, androgenic hormone | estrogen, oestrogen | adrenal cortical steroid, corticoid, corticosteroid | anabolic steroid.
derivation: steroidal.
Polish: hormon steroidowy, hormon sterydowy
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