Definition

A type of steroid that has a ketone group in its chemical structure.

Example

Ketosteroids are often studied for their effects on metabolism and hormone regulation.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of ketosteroid before?

No, I haven't. What is it?

It's a type of steroid that contains a ketone group, like cortisone.

Oh, that sounds interesting! I need to read more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ketosteroid → It is formed from "keto-" (from Greek "keton", meaning a substance containing a carbonyl group) and "steroid" (from Greek "stereos", meaning solid or three-dimensional, and "eidos", meaning form). The word refers to a type of steroid that contains a ketone group in its structure.

Memory Tip

Think of 'keto-' as relating to a specific chemical group and 'steroid' as a solid form of a compound — together, they describe a solid compound that contains a ketone.

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