1) Adrenal cortical steroid 2) Anti-inflammatory compound 3) Corticoid 4) Sex hormone 5) Steroid 6) Steroid hormone
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1) Aldactone 2) Aristocort 3) Aristopak 4) Cortef 5) Corticoid 6) Cortisol 7) Cortisone 8) Decadron 9) Dexamethasone 10) Dex one 11) Glucocorticoid 12) Hexadrol 13) Hydrocortisone 14) Hydrocortone 15) Kenalog 16) Mineralocorticoid 17) Oradexon 18) Spironolactone 19) Triamcinolone
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any of the steroids elaborated by the adrenal cortex (excluding the sex hormones of adrenal origin) in response to the release of corticotrophin (adrenocorticotropic hormone) by the pituitary gland, to any of the synthetic equivalents of these steroids, or to angiotensin II. They are divided, according to their predominant biological activity, int....
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Any steroid hormone made in the adrenal cortex (the outer part of the adrenal gland). They are also made in the laboratory. Corticosteroids have many different effects in the body, and are used to treat many different conditions. They may be used as hormone replacement, to suppress the immune system, and to treat some side effects of cancer and its...
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Any of a family of steroids produced by the cortex of the adrenal glands. Corticosteroids, which are hormones, all have similar chemical formulas, but serve a wide variety of functions in the body, including fluid and mineral regulation, metabolism, reproductive development, growth, the regulation o...
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A group of anti-inflammatory drugs similar to the natural corticosteroid hormones produced by the adrenal glands
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<drug, endocrinology, pharmacology> Any of the steroids elaborated by the adrenal cortex (excluding the sex hormones of adrenal origin) in response to the release of adrenocorticotrophin or adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) by the pituitary gland, to any of the synthetic equivalents of these steroids or to angiotensin II. ... They are divide...
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(kor″tĭ-ko-ster´oid) any of the hormones produced by the adrenal cortex, or their synthetic equivalents. Called also adrenocortical hormone and adrenocorticoid. All of these hormones are steroids having similar chemical structures, although their physiologic effects are distinct. They are divided into glucocorticoi...
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A drug (steroid) used clinically to suppress inflammation of the tissues and to suppress the immune response.
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a steroid hormone (e.g., prednisone, cortisone) produced by the cortex of the adrenal gland or manufactured synthetically. Corticosteroids have anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties, and are used to treat a variety of conditions.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: kōr′ti-kō-stĕr′oyd Definitions: 1. A steroid produced by the adrenal cortex (adrenal corticoid); a corticoid containing a steroid. Synonyms: adrenocorticoid, corticoid3, cortin
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Corticosteroid: Any of the steroid hormones made by the cortex (outer layer) of the adrenal gland. Cortisol is a corticosteroid.
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Corticosteroid is a naturally occurring hormone produced by the adrenal gland, or a synthetic hormone having similar properties. It is used to reduce inflammation, so reducing swelling and pain.
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n] - a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized
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A medicine used to reduce inflammation and other immune responses
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corticoid noun 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`
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Any of several steroid hormones secreted by the cortex of the adrenal glands; also synthetic forms with similar properties. Corticosteroids have anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects and may be used to treat a number of conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, severe allergies, asthma, some skin diseases, and some cancers. Side...
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A general term for drugs that act like the hormone, cortisol. Also called a glucocorticoid.
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any of a class of steroids, as aldosterone, hydrocortisone, or cortisone, occurring in nature, esp. as a product of the adrenal cortex, or synthesized. Also called
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medication given to the pregnant woman to help mature the lungs of the fetus.
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