Steroidal

These customs and beliefs are not mere superstition: Asparagus root contains compounds called steroidal glycosides that directly affect hormone production, and may very well influence emotions. ❋ Earl Mindell (2008)

 The active compounds are called steroidal saponins. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The precedent for the safety of taking Hoodia rests with the use of the whole plant, not with the use of extracts such as steroidal glycosides. ❋ Unknown (2008)

In preparation for surgery he was prescribed a steroidal drug, one of the effects of which was to initiate a temporary burst of mental and physical energy. ❋ Unknown (2009)

He says there are many effective drops for eyes: mast cell stabilizing agents, antihistamines and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory eye drops. ❋ Unknown (2010)

While all of these painkillers, known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs NSAIDs, can be dangerous for the heart, some pose less of a risk than others, according to the study, which looked at 31 trials that included more than 116,000 people. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Look, steroidal executives in both dictatorships and democracies have traditionally viewed standing armies and police forces as their personal gangs. ❋ Unknown (2009)

There is stuff going on right now, guys who have found other things to use that have steroidal affect. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Is a steroidal Apollo capsule an improvement on affordability or sustainability over a reusable flying machine? ❋ Unknown (2009)

Were there other, practical options beside steroidal finance to generate that growth? ❋ Robert Teitelman (2010)

Noting that the panel left decisions about using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for pain management up to doctors, Smith said the risk of bleeding would make doctors "uncomfortable" using these medications. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Ms. Moyer doesn't care that the upscale resort town has been bombarded with steroidal retail conglomerates. ❋ Nicole Berrie (2011)

* Dems stirring, but enthusiasm gap remains: The new Pew poll finds the number of Dems who are giving a lot of thought to the election is rising (about time!), but the steroidal enthusiasm among Republicans has widened their lead in the Congressional ballot matchup among likely voters to 10 points. ❋ Greg Sargent (2010)

Yet Dems still aren't goosed up about this election in anywhere near the numbers they need to be -- mainly because the GOP enthusiasm levels are essentially steroidal at this point. ❋ Greg Sargent (2010)