Corticosteroid
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkʰoɹɾɪko.steːɹoid/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Corticosteroid is a noun meaning (biochemistry, pharmacology) Any of several synthetic hormones of related structure.
Meaning
(biochemistry, pharmacology) Any of several synthetic hormones of related structure.
More Meanings
- (biochemistry, steroids) Any of a group of steroid hormones, secreted by the adrenal cortex, that are involved in a large range of physiological systems.
Example Sentences
Wúràọlá’s first patient was a man who had not noticed any significant improvement after a regimen of corticosteroids had been prescribed for his spondylosis.
Word Forms
- corticosteroids
Synonyms for corticosteroid
Depending on context, synonyms include corticoid.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include corticoid, glucocorticoid, mineralocorticoid, cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone.
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