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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corticoid::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | adrenal cortical steroid, corticosteroid |
| Type of | steroid, steroid hormone, sex hormone |
| Has types | cortisone, cortef, cortisol, cortone acetate, decadron, dexamethasone, dexamethasone intensol, dexone, glucocorticoid, hexadrol, hydrocortisone, hydrocortone, kenalog, mineralocorticoid, oradexon, spironolactone, aldactone, triamcinolone, aristocort, aristopak |
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It has a low survival rate, with mortality remaining at around 35% at 6 months despite corticoid treatment, the current standard of care for the condition.
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The clock genes were strongly expressed specifically in outer layers of the adrenal gland that are responsible for corticoid production.
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Widely-used cancer treatments such as corticoid treatment, hormone therapy, radiation therapy can also have a weakening effect on bone and increase the risk for fractures in these patients.
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The second study presented April 16 will help inform a potential new treatment option for those patients who do not respond to standard treatment with corticoid.
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The second study presented April 16 will help inform a potential new treatment option for those patients who do not respond to standard treatment with corticoid.
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- Corticosteroid: a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response; "adrenal cortical steroids are used to treat many different conditions"
