noun. A corticosteroid.

noun. a steroid compound produced by the adrenal cortex, or a synthetic analog of such a compound.

noun. Any substance (especially a drug) whose action is similar to that of a hormone of the adrenal cortex

noun. a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response

"Corticoid steroid eye drops are often used; however, long-term corticoid use has many negative side effects, including the possible development of glaucoma."

sex hormone  steroid  steroid hormone  

aldactone  aristocort  aristopak  cortef  cortisol  

corticosteroid