stɛrˈoʊdiəl

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling steroids, especially those that have a hormone-like effect on the body

“The steroidal compounds found in plants have been used in traditional medicine for centuries.”

2. noun

a compound or molecule that is steroid in structure or that has a similar effect on the body

“The steroidal hormones are essential for growth and development in animals.”