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STEROIDE [18 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-12-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Endocrine System and Metabolism
- Biotechnology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- steroid hormones
1, record 1, English, steroid%20hormones
correct, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Steroids [are a] class of lipids having a particular molecular ring structure called the cyclopentanoperhydro-phenanthrene ring system. ... In humans, steroids are secreted by the ovaries and testes, the adrenal cortex and the placenta. Many steroids are biologically active hormones that control a number of the body's metabolic processes. This group includes the male sex hormone testosterone and the female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone. The steroid hormones of the adrenal cortex include glucocorticoids such as cortisone and cortisol. 2, record 1, English, - steroid%20hormones
Record 1, Key term(s)
- steroid hormone
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
- Biotechnologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- hormones stéroïdes
1, record 1, French, hormones%20st%C3%A9ro%C3%AFdes
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les hormones stéroïdes [cortisol, corticostérone, aldostérone des corticosurrénales, testostérone des testicules, œstrone, œstradiol, progestérone de l'ovaire et du placenta] sont dérivées du cholestérol et sont synthétisées par les cellules qualifiées de stéroïdogènes [...] 2, record 1, French, - hormones%20st%C3%A9ro%C3%AFdes
Record 1, Key term(s)
- stéroïde hormonal
- hormone stéroïde
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas endocrino y metabólico
- Biotecnología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- hormona esteroide
1, record 1, Spanish, hormona%20esteroide
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-02-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Biochemistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- steroid
1, record 2, English, steroid
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A class of natural or synthetic organic chemical compounds characterized by a molecular structure of 17 carbon atoms arranged in four rings. 2, record 2, English, - steroid
Record 2, Key term(s)
- steroids
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Biochimie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- stéroïde
1, record 2, French, st%C3%A9ro%C3%AFde
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les stéroïdes constituent un groupe de lipides dérivant de triterpénoïdes (lipides à 30 atomes de carbones), majoritairement le squalène. Ils se caractérisent par un noyau cyclopentanophénanthrénique hydrophobe partiellement ou totalement hydrogéné. Habituellement, les carbones C10, C13 sont liés à un groupe méthyle -CH3 et le carbone C17 à un groupe alkyle. Par extension, les stéroïdes incluent également les lipides dont le noyau cyclopentanophénanthrénique a été modifié par scission d'une liaison et l'ajout ou la délétion d'un carbone. 2, record 2, French, - st%C3%A9ro%C3%AFde
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En médecine le terme de «stéroïde» fait référence aux hormones stéroïdiennes. Dans un contexte sportif, «stéroïde» est habituellement employé pour désigner les stéroïdes anabolisants. 2, record 2, French, - st%C3%A9ro%C3%AFde
Record 2, Key term(s)
- stéroïdes
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Bioquímica
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- esteroide
1, record 2, Spanish, esteroide
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Compuesto perteneciente a un grupo de compuestos policíclicos relacionados con los terpenos. 2, record 2, Spanish, - esteroide
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Incluyen el colesterol, numerosas hormonas, precursores de ciertas vitaminas, ácidos biliares, alcoholes y ciertas drogas y venenos naturales. 2, record 2, Spanish, - esteroide
Record 2, Key term(s)
- esteroides
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-05-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- steroids
1, record 3, English, steroids
correct, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- juice 2, record 3, English, juice
correct, jargon
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
juice: Familiar name used by athletes in reference to steroids. 2, record 3, English, - steroids
Record 3, Key term(s)
- steroid
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- stéroïdes
1, record 3, French, st%C3%A9ro%C3%AFdes
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En médecine le terme de « stéroïde » fait référence aux hormones stéroïdiennes. Dans un contexte sportif, « stéroïde » est habituellement employé pour désigner les stéroïdes anabolisants. 2, record 3, French, - st%C3%A9ro%C3%AFdes
Record 3, Key term(s)
- stéroïde
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-11-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Hormones
- Medication
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- anabolic steroid
1, record 4, English, anabolic%20steroid
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Anabolic steroids [are] steroids that promote the growth of tissues, especially muscles. Anabolic steroids are synthetic forms of male sex hormones (androgens) that have fewer masculinizing effects in women than andogens. 1, record 4, English, - anabolic%20steroid
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Hormones
- Médicaments
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- stéroïde anabolisant
1, record 4, French, st%C3%A9ro%C3%AFde%20anabolisant
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les stéroïdes anabolisants sont une version synthétique de la testostérone, l'hormone sexuelle mâle responsable de la croissance des os et des muscles longs, et de caractéristiques masculines comme la pilosité faciale et la gravité de la voix. Les stéroïdes sont [aussi] des médicaments d'ordonnance [...]. 2, record 4, French, - st%C3%A9ro%C3%AFde%20anabolisant
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Hormonas
- Medicamentos
- Drogas y toxicomanía
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- esteroide anabólico
1, record 4, Spanish, esteroide%20anab%C3%B3lico
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Esteroide que permite aprovechar más los nutrientes [...] para aumentar la masa muscular [...] 2, record 4, Spanish, - esteroide%20anab%C3%B3lico
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Los esteroides anabólicos son una versión sintética de la hormona natural llamada testosterona, pero con menos efectos masculinizantes. 2, record 4, Spanish, - esteroide%20anab%C3%B3lico
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-09-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Hormones
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- steroidal hormone 1, record 5, English, steroidal%20hormone
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Hormones
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- hormone stéroïde
1, record 5, French, hormone%20st%C3%A9ro%C3%AFde
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hormonas
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- hormona esteroidea
1, record 5, Spanish, hormona%20esteroidea
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-01-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Animal Husbandry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- animal sex steroid 1, record 6, English, animal%20sex%20steroid
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des animaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- stéroïde sexuel animal
1, record 6, French, st%C3%A9ro%C3%AFde%20sexuel%20animal
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Agriculture, mai 1995. 1, record 6, French, - st%C3%A9ro%C3%AFde%20sexuel%20animal
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1994-09-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Medication
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- synthetic steroid
1, record 7, English, synthetic%20steroid
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- stéroïde de synthèse
1, record 7, French, st%C3%A9ro%C3%AFde%20de%20synth%C3%A8se
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- stéroïde synthétique 2, record 7, French, st%C3%A9ro%C3%AFde%20synth%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-05-14
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- sex steroid
1, record 8, English, sex%20steroid
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- stéroïde sexuel
1, record 8, French, st%C3%A9ro%C3%AFde%20sexuel
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-05-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Pharmacodynamics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- steroid receptor 1, record 9, English, steroid%20receptor
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Pharmacodynamie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- récepteur stéroïdien
1, record 9, French, r%C3%A9cepteur%20st%C3%A9ro%C3%AFdien
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- récepteur de stéroïde 2, record 9, French, r%C3%A9cepteur%20de%20st%C3%A9ro%C3%AFde
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir source pour contexte. 3, record 9, French, - r%C3%A9cepteur%20st%C3%A9ro%C3%AFdien
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-04-21
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- male sex steroid
1, record 10, English, male%20sex%20steroid
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- stéroïde sexuel masculin
1, record 10, French, st%C3%A9ro%C3%AFde%20sexuel%20masculin
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1993-02-26
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- female sex steroid
1, record 11, English, female%20sex%20steroid
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- stéroïde sexuel féminin
1, record 11, French, st%C3%A9ro%C3%AFde%20sexuel%20f%C3%A9minin
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1993-02-26
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- injectable steroid
1, record 12, English, injectable%20steroid
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- stéroïde injectable
1, record 12, French, st%C3%A9ro%C3%AFde%20injectable
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1993-02-25
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- C-16 anabolic steroid
1, record 13, English, C%2D16%20anabolic%20steroid
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- stéroïde anabolisant de type C-16
1, record 13, French, st%C3%A9ro%C3%AFde%20anabolisant%20de%20type%20C%2D16
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1992-11-16
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- androgenic steroid
1, record 14, English, androgenic%20steroid
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- stéroïde androgénique
1, record 14, French, st%C3%A9ro%C3%AFde%20androg%C3%A9nique
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1986-09-09
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Pharmacy
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- fluorinated steroid 1, record 15, English, fluorinated%20steroid
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Pharmacie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- stéroïde fluoré
1, record 15, French, st%C3%A9ro%C3%AFde%20fluor%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1986-03-13
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Medication
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- systemic steroid
1, record 16, English, systemic%20steroid
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- stéroïde systémique
1, record 16, French, st%C3%A9ro%C3%AFde%20syst%C3%A9mique
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir source pour contexte. 2, record 16, French, - st%C3%A9ro%C3%AFde%20syst%C3%A9mique
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1986-03-13
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Medication
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- topical steroid
1, record 17, English, topical%20steroid
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- stéroïde topique
1, record 17, French, st%C3%A9ro%C3%AFde%20topique
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1980-09-01
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Animal Anatomy
- Reptiles and Amphibians
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- sex steroid hormone 1, record 18, English, sex%20steroid%20hormone
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The results of this study show that in the lizard, as in all other vertebrate species that have been investigated, sex steroid hormones are concentrated in specific areas of the brain: the preoptic area, the anterior and basal hypothalamus and the limbic system. 1, record 18, English, - sex%20steroid%20hormone
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Anatomie animale
- Reptiles et amphibiens
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- hormone stéroïde sexuelle 1, record 18, French, hormone%20st%C3%A9ro%C3%AFde%20sexuelle
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ainsi, cette étude démontre que chez le lézard comme chez les autres vertébrés, les hormones stéroïdes sexuelles se concentrent dans des régions cérébrales spécifiques : la zone préoptique, l'hypothalamus antérieur, l'hypothalamus basal et le système limbique. 1, record 18, French, - hormone%20st%C3%A9ro%C3%AFde%20sexuelle
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
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