adrenal cortical steroid

Meaning of word adrenal cortical steroid from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

adrenal cortical steroid noun

Meaning : A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized. Administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response.

Example : Adrenal cortical steroids are used to treat many different conditions.

Synonyms : corticoid, corticosteroid

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