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Definition of Cortisol
1. Noun. An adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism.
Exact synonyms: Cortef, Hydrocortisone, Hydrocortone
Generic synonyms: Adrenal Cortical Steroid, Corticoid, Corticosteroid
Language type: Trade Name, Trade Name
Generic synonyms: Adrenal Cortical Steroid, Corticoid, Corticosteroid
Language type: Trade Name, Trade Name
Definition of Cortisol
1. Noun. (steroid hormone) The steroid hormone hydrocortisone. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Cortisol
1. a hormone [n -S] - See also: hormone
Medical Definition of Cortisol
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