non-steroidal
/ˌnɒnstɛˈrɔɪdl/ /ˌnɒnstɪəˈrɔɪdl/Pharmacology
adjective
1That does not have the chemical structure of a steroid; specifically that is not an adrenal or gonadal steroid hormone.
2That does not use, contain, or involve steroids (specifically corticosteroids or sex steroids).
noun
A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
Origin
1950s; earliest use found in Science. From non- + steroidal.
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