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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adrenal cortical steroid::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | corticoid, 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 |
adrenal cortical steroids are used to treat many different conditions.
