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Steroids: Compounds with a skeleton of four rings of carbon to which various side groups are attached; one of the three main classes of hormones.

Asteroids: Small planets (planetoids) or pieces of planets, most of which are found in the Asteroid Belt, that part of space between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. Astrological researchers are current . . . View Full Definition

Lipid: A diverse group of organic molecules that contain long hydrocarbon chains or rings and are hydrophobic. Examples are fats, oils, waxes, and steroids.

Hyperspace: Popularized in Asteroids (1980), causes you ship to disappear and reappear in a random location. Useful to escape dangerous situations, but can sometimes put you in a far worse predicament. . . . View Full Definition

Meteoroid: A particle of iron or rock found in inter-planetary space. Distinguished from planets or asteroids by its much smaller size.

Osteoporosis: A disorder in which the mineral portion of bone is lost, making the bone weak and brittle; occurs most commonly in postmenopausal women.

Lipids: All fats and fatty acids.

Steroid: Any fat-soluble organic substance with a certain basic chemical structure. Several different hormones, drugs and other substances are classed as steroids.

All Natural: Athletes, especially body builders who can avoid using steroids or other banned substances.