Cortisol
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noun.
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noun.
a steroid hormone (C21H30O5) active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism; -- called also
hydrocortisone
. It is used in medicine as an antiinflammatory agent.
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noun.
The
steroid
hormone
hydrocortisone
.
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noun.
an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
Word Usage
"Chronic stress raises the blood level of a hormone called cortisol, which is made by your adrenal glands."
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
adrenal cortical steroid
corticoid
corticosteroid
Same Context
Words that are found in similar contexts
adiponectin
catecholamines
cholinesterase
corticosterone
cytokine
Synonym
Words with the same meaning
hydrocortisone
variant
hydrocortisone