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Cortisol Thesaurus

(biochemistry, steroids) A glucocorticoid steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex that mediates various metabolic processes (such as gluconeogenesis), has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties, and whose levels in the blood may become elevated in response to physical or psychological stress.

Synonyms for Cortisol

Depending on context, synonyms include hydrocortisone.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include hydrocortisone, glucocorticoid, cortisone, corticosteroid, corticosterone, glucorticoid.

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Possible synonyms include hydrocortisone.

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