nonsteroidal

[ non-ste-roid-l, -sti- ]
/ ˌnɒn stɛˈrɔɪd l, -stɪ- /
Pharmacology

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

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Medical definitions for nonsteroidal

nonsteroidal
[ nŏn′stĭ-roidl, -stĕ- ]

adj.

Not being or containing a steroid.

n.

A drug or other substance not containing a steroid.