#steroid_hormone__steroidhormone__steroid__sexhormone  any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs
  supertype:  #hormone__internalsecretion  an endocrine secretion that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
  subtype:  #progestin__progestogen  any of a group of steroid hormones that have the effect of progesterone
     subtype:  #progesterone__Lipo-Lutin  a steroid hormone (trade name Lipo-Lutin) produced in the ovary; prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy
     subtype:  #megesterol__megestrol_acetate__megestrolacetate  a synthetic progestational compound used to treat endometrial carcinoma
     subtype:  #norethindrone_acetate__norethindroneacetate__norethindrone__norethandrolone__Norlutin  a synthetic progestational hormone (trade name Norlutin) used in oral contraceptives and to treat endometriosis
     subtype:  #norethynodrel  a progesterone derivative used in oral contraceptives and in the control of menstruation and the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding
     subtype:  #norgestrel  synthetic progestin used in oral contraceptives
     subtype:  #medroxyprogesterone__Provera  a progestin compound (trade name Provera) used to treat menstrual disorders
  subtype:  #androgen__androgenic_hormone  male sex hormone that is produced in the testes and responsible for typical male sexual characteristics
     subtype:  #androsterone  an androgenic hormone that is less active than testosterone
     subtype:  #methyltestosterone  an androgenic compound contained in drugs that are used to treat testosterone deficiency and female breast cancer and to stimulate growth and weight gain
     subtype:  #nandrolone__Durabolin__Kabolin  an androgen (trade names Durabolin or Kabolin) that is used to treat testosterone deficiency or breast cancer or osteoporosis
     subtype:  #testosterone  a potent androgenic hormone produced chiefly by the testes; responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics
  subtype:  #estrogen__oestrogen  a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics
     subtype:  #diethylstilbestrol__diethylstilboestrol__stilboestrol__DES  a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
     subtype:  #estradiol__oestradiol  the most powerful female hormone that occurs naturally; synthesized and used to treat estrogen deficiency and breast cancer
     subtype:  #estriol__oestriol  a naturally occurring estrogenic hormone; a synthetic form is used to treat estrogen deficiency
     subtype:  #estrone__oestrone__theelin__Estronol  a naturally occurring weak estrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary; synthesized (trade name Estronol) and used to treat estrogen deficiency
     subtype:  #hexestrol  estrogen compound used to treat menstrual irregularities and menopausal symptoms and to prevent pregnancy
     subtype:  #mestranol  a synthetic form of estrogen used in combination with a progestin in oral contraceptives
  subtype:  #corticosteroid__corticoid__adrenalcorticalsteroid  a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response; "adrenal cortical steroids are used to treat many different conditions"
     subtype:  #mineralocorticoid  hormone that is one of the steroids of the adrenal cortex that influences the metabolism of sodium and potassium
        subtype:  #aldosterone  a corticosteroid hormone that is secreted by the cortex of the adrenal gland; regulates salt (sodium and potassium) and water balance
     subtype:  #glucocorticoid  a steroid hormone that is produced by the adrenal cortex of animals; affects functioning of gonads and has anti-inflammatory activity
        subtype:  #corticosterone  secreted by the adrenal cortex; involved in regulating water and electrolyte balance in the body
        subtype:  #prednisolone__Pediapred__Prelone  a glucocorticoid (trade names Pediapred or Prelone) used to treat inflammatory conditions
        subtype:  #prednisone__Orasone__Deltasone__Liquid_pred__Meticorten  a dehydrogenated analogue of cortisol (trade names Orasone or Deltasone or Liquid Pred or Meticorten); used as an anti-inflammatory drug in the treatment of arthritis and as an immunosuppressant
     subtype:  #hydrocortisone__cortisol__Hydrocortone__Cortef  an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
     subtype:  #cortisone__Cortone_Acetate  a corticosteroid hormone (trade name Cortone Acetate) normally produced by the adrenal cortex; is converted to hydrocortisone
     subtype:  #dexamethasone__Decadron__Dexamethasone_Intensol__Dexone__Hexadrol__Oradexon  a corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation
     subtype:  #spironolactone__Aldactone  a synthetic corticosteroid (trade name Aldactone) used to treat hypertension
     subtype:  #triamcinolone__Aristocort__Aristopak__Kenalog  a synthetic corticosteroid (trade names Aristocort or Aristopak or Kenalog) used as an anti-inflammatory agent
  subtype:  #anabolic_steroid  any of a group of synthetic steroid hormones used to stimulate muscle and bone growth; sometimes used illicitly by athletes to increase their strength

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