nonsteroidal
[ non-ste-roid-l, -sti- ]
/ ˌnɒn stɛˈrɔɪd l, -stɪ- /
adjective
of or relating to a substance that is not a steroid but has certain similar physiological effects.
noun
any such substance, especially a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, as ibuprofen.
Origin of nonsteroidal
1960–65;
non- +
steroidal
Words nearby nonsteroidal
nonspecular reflection,
nonsporting,
nonstandard,
nonstarter,
nonstative,
nonsteroidal,
nonstick,
nonstoichiometric,
nonstop,
nonstrategic,
nonstriated
Example sentences from the Web for nonsteroidal
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Medical definitions for nonsteroidal
nonsteroidal
[ nŏn′stĭ-roid′l, -stĕ- ]
adj.
Not being or containing a steroid.
n.
A drug or other substance not containing a steroid.