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cortisol::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | cortef, hydrocortisone, hydrocortone |
| Type of | adrenal cortical steroid, corticoid, corticosteroid |
Examples of cortisol
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Is this what life would be if you took out all of that cortisol-inducing stress?
From the nzherald.co.nz
In the fetuses where estrogen was blocked, the cortisol pathway never developed.
From the sciencedaily.com
This is caused by massive outpouring of stress hormones, adrenalin and cortisol.
From the blogs.psychcentral.com
People who'd recently been under stress showed increased resistance to cortisol.
From the forbes.com
However, those who developed symptoms earlier had abnormally low cortisol levels.
From the sciencedaily.com
This stress releases cortisol, a hormone that inhibits milk production, she says.
From the usatoday.com
Tears act as a safety valve by releasing excess stress hormones such as cortisol.
From the psychcentral.com
Vitamin C helps balance the cortisol spikes that happen to you under this stress.
From the forbes.com
Stress releases cortisol, a hormone that encourages fat storage in your belly.
From the suntimes.com
- Hydrocortisone: an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
- Cortisol, also known as hydrocortisone, is a steroid hormone or glucocorticoid produced by the adrenal gland.http://themedicalbiochemistrypage.org/images/adrenalsteroidsynthesis.jpg It is released in response to stress, and to a low level of blood glucocorticoids. ...
- The steroid hormone hydrocortisone
- A hormone associated with the physical effects of the stress response within the body.
- One of several hormones made in the adrenal glands. The primary responsibility of cortisol is to activate the immune system; it also is involved with the metabolism of glucose, and can cause elevation of the blood sugar level. ...
- The body's natural stress-fighting and anti-inflammatory hormone.
- A stress hormone that is released to help our bodies deal with threats
- A glucocorticoid that has various metabolic and anti-inflammatory effects in the body.
- A steroid made by the adrenal cortex. Protects the body from stress along with maintaining blood sugar, body fluids, and electrolytes (see CAH Brochure #1 section).
