"-ster-" meaning in All languages combined

See -ster- on Wiktionary

Interfix [English]

IPA: /stɛɹ/, /stəɹ/
Etymology: From testosterone. Head templates: {{head|en|interfix}} -ster-
  1. (pharmacology) Used to form names of androgens/anabolic steroids. Tags: morpheme Categories (topical): Pharmaceutical drugs Synonyms: -sterone Derived forms: -steride (english: testosterone reductase inhibitor)
    Sense id: en--ster--en-interfix-TFleXU6b Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English interfixes Topics: medicine, pharmacology, sciences

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