(nŏn-stîr'oid, -stĕr'-)
adj.
Not being or containing a steroid: a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
n.
A drug or other substance not containing a steroid.
Dictionary:
non·ste·roi·dal (nŏn'stĭ-roid'l, -stĕ-) also non·ster·oid
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Not being or containing a steroid.
n.A drug or other substance not containing a steroid.
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
an organic compound that does no contain a steroid
Synonym: nonsteroid
The adjective nonsteroidal has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
not steroidal or not having the effects of steroid hormones
Antonym: steroidal (meaning #1)
Pertains to noun: nonsteroid (meaning #1)
| fenoprofen | |
| NSAID (drug) | |
| oxyphenbutazone, oxyphenylbutazone |
| Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ph? | |
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