steroid

Converse of object

• inhale: On inhaled steroid NB Oral steroids were used by 14 % of the patients for their chest disease.
• inject: My consultant insisted on injecting steroids into my hands.
• prescribe: In very severe cases these children will need topical steroids prescribed by a specialist.
• ban: The sample was found to contain whiskey and a metabolite of a banned steroid.
• take: Patients taking steroids must be very careful not to stop taking the drug suddenly.

Adjective modifier

• anabolic: Olympic testing of athletes for anabolic steroids began in 1976.
• topical: The flares then require topical steroid to bring them back under control.
• androgenic: His luggage was found to contain 9000 ampoules of androgenic anabolic steroids.
• potent: Topical treatments are often used, with potent steroids being needed due to the thickness of the skin.
• epidural: If an epidural steroid is being considered for you, you need to review these risks carefully with your doctor.
• inhaled: How to use inhaled steroids Inhaled steroids are taken via an inhaler.

Modifies a noun

• injection: In rare cases, steroid injection or surgery may be needed.
• hormone: It is also the starting material from which steroid hormones are made by the adrenal gland.
• inhaler: Will using a steroid inhaler stunt my child's growth?
• tablet: They need to take steroid tablets for a longer period.
• nandrolone: The World shot put champion in 1999, Hunter is reported to have tested positive for the anabolic steroid nandrolone, and testosterone.
• cream: I also have atrophy scarring on both arms which looks horrible due to long term steroid cream use.

Noun used with modifier

• high-dose: Other patients who often require insulin temporarily are those receiving high-dose steroid therapy.
• dose: For example, if your main problems are localized to the skin, you may be treated with mild therapy or low dose steroids.
• sex: The sex steroids are only produced in the test tube!