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Definition of Corticoid
1. Noun. A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response. "Adrenal cortical steroids are used to treat many different conditions"
Exact synonyms: Adrenal Cortical Steroid, Corticosteroid
Generic synonyms: Sex Hormone, Steroid, Steroid Hormone
Specialized synonyms: Mineralocorticoid, Glucocorticoid, Cortef, Cortisol, Hydrocortisone, Hydrocortone, Cortisone, Cortone Acetate, Decadron, Dexamethasone, Dexamethasone Intensol, Dexone, Hexadrol, Oradexon, Aldactone, Spironolactone, Aristocort, Aristopak, Kenalog, Triamcinolone
Generic synonyms: Sex Hormone, Steroid, Steroid Hormone
Specialized synonyms: Mineralocorticoid, Glucocorticoid, Cortef, Cortisol, Hydrocortisone, Hydrocortone, Cortisone, Cortone Acetate, Decadron, Dexamethasone, Dexamethasone Intensol, Dexone, Hexadrol, Oradexon, Aldactone, Spironolactone, Aristocort, Aristopak, Kenalog, Triamcinolone
Definition of Corticoid
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Medical Definition of Corticoid
1. 1. Having an action similar to that of a hormone of the adrenal cortex. 2. Any substance exhibiting this action. Synonym: corticosteroid. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Corticoid
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