das Steroid
Translation
steroid
Examples
Manche Athleten nehmen Steroide.
Some athletes take steroids.
Dieses Medikament enthält Steroide.
This medication contains steroids.
Grammar Patterns
to take steroids take ((sth.)) Some athletes take steroids.
Similar Words
Hormone (hormone)
Etymology
An international scientific term from Greek 'stereos' (solid) + '-oid' (like, form).
Memory Tips
It's a cognate in many languages (Steroid, stéroïde, esteroide), making it easy to remember.