Hydrocortisone
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌhʌɪ.dɹə(ʊ)ˈkɔː.tɪ.zəʊn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hydrocortisone is a noun meaning (pharmacology) Name used for cortisol, a glucocorticoid steroid hormone, when used as a medication. Used to treat e.g. inflammation resulting from rheumatism and eczema.
Meaning
(pharmacology) Name used for cortisol, a glucocorticoid steroid hormone, when used as a medication. Used to treat e.g. inflammation resulting from rheumatism and eczema.
Word Forms
- hydrocortisones
Synonyms for hydrocortisone
Depending on context, synonyms include cortisol.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cortisol, succinate, hydrocortamate, hydrocortisol, corticosterol, cortisone.
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