steroid
nounStress: first syllable
Syllables: ster-oid (2)
English Definition
Any of a large class of organic compounds with a characteristic molecular structure, often used to reduce inflammation or build muscle
Example Sentence
The doctor prescribed a steroid to treat her allergy.
US IPA
/ˈsterɔɪd/
UK IPA
/ˈsterɔɪd/