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
Meaning
1 sensesAny 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
Translations
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Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der.Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der.
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Forms
plural: corticoids| Singular | corticoid |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- 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