Corticosterone

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  • noun. A corticosteroid, C21H30O4, that functions in the metabolism of carbohydrates and proteins.
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  • noun. any of several steroid compounds secreted by the adrenal cortex; they are involved in regulating water and electrolyte balance in the body.
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  • noun. A corticosteroid hormone, produced in the adrenal glands, involved in metabolism.
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  • noun. secreted by the adrenal cortex; involved in regulating water and electrolyte balance in the body
    • Word Usage
    "Galapagos released a hormone called corticosterone ...."
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    glucocorticoid  
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    aldosterone  butyrylcholinesterase  catecholamine  cortisol  creatinine  
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