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Random Facts Today's Medical Fact Nails of toes or fingers take about six months to grow from base to tip. Primary links Home Health A-Z HealthJolt Latest Health News Medical Dictionary Secondary links Search BMI Calculator Contact Us Privacy Log in Log in Subscribe Buttons	Medical Dictionary a \| b \| c \| d \| e \| f \| g \| h \| i \| j \| k \| l \| m \| n \| o \| p \| q \| r \| s \| t \| u \| v \| w \| x \| y \| z Click one of the letters above to be taken to a page of all terms beginning with that letter. Steroids Steroids are a particular class of chemicals that regulate body function. Some steroids are produced naturally by the body, while synthetic steroids are manufactured for treating diseases. There are many groups of steroids, including: corticosteroids which are used to treat allergies or to relieve swelling and inflammation (such as prednisone); and anabolic androgenic steroids which are used by people who wish to build muscle and increase their body size.

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