corticoid
corticoid · corticoids
Any substance whose action is similar to that of a hormone of the adrenal cortexAny substance (especially a drug) whose action is similar to that of a hormone of the adrenal cortex
Значення
значень: 1Any substance (especially a drug) whose action is similar to that of a hormone of the adrenal cortex
a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response
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мов: 1Походження
Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der.Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der.
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множина: corticoids| Однина | corticoid |
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синонімів: 2Близькі за значенням
- a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response:corticosteroidadrenal cortical steroid