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corticoid

/'kɔrtə,kɔɪd/

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noun
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 corticosteroid

type of:
steroid steroid hormone sex hormone

Definition that contains corticoid

prednisolone a glucocorticoid (trade names Pediapred or Prelone) used to treat inflammatory conditions
pediapred a glucocorticoid (trade names Pediapred or Prelone) used to treat inflammatory conditions
prelone a glucocorticoid (trade names Pediapred or Prelone) used to treat inflammatory conditions