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Definition of norsteroid
norsteroid
/ˌnɔːrˈstɛr.ɔɪd/
nor · ste · roid
Plural:norsteroids
•Adjective:norsteroidal
norsteroid Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• noun
1
A structural derivative of a steroid in which one or more carbon atoms, typically a methyl group, have been removed from the parent molecular framework.
Example
"Pharmacologists often synthesize a norsteroid to enhance the anabolic properties of the parent hormone while minimizing unwanted side effects."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the chemical prefix 'nor-', indicating a compound with one fewer carbon atom (or methyl group) than the parent structure, and the noun 'steroid'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Norsteroid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/norsteroid