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glucocorticosteroid

UK

/ˌɡluː.kəʊ.kɔː.tɪ.kəʊˈstɛr.ɔɪd/

US

/ˌɡluː.koʊ.kɔːr.tɪˈkoʊ.stəˌrɔɪd/

Translations

glucocorticosteroidnoun

glucocorticosteroids

pl

UK

/ˌɡluː.kəʊ.kɔː.tɪ.kəʊˈstɛr.ɔɪd/

US

/ˌɡluː.koʊ.kɔːr.tɪˈkoʊ.stəˌrɔɪd/

glucocorticostéroïdeTerme médical et biochimique.

Cortisol is the principal natural glucocorticosteroid in humans.

Le cortisol est le principal glucocorticostéroïde naturel chez l’être humain.

Synonyms

glucocorticoid hormone

GC (glucocorticoid)

corticosteroid (glucocorticoid)

glucocorticosteroidadjective

UK

/ˌɡluː.kəʊˌkɔː.tɪ.kəʊˈstɛr.ɔɪd/

US

/ˌɡluː.koʊˌkɔːr.tɪ.koʊˈstɛr.ɔɪd/

Used attributively in phrases such as “glucocorticosteroid therapy”.

glucocorticostéroïdeTerme médical et biochimique.

The patient was started on a glucocorticosteroid regimen to control the flare-up.

Le patient a commencé un traitement glucocorticostéroïde pour contrôler la poussée.

Synonyms

glucocorticosteroidal

glucocorticoid-like

corticosteroidal

Definitions

glucocorticosteroidnoun

Any of a group of corticosteroid hormones, such as cortisol, that are produced in the adrenal cortex and are involved in carbohydrate metabolism as well as modulation of immune and inflammatory responses.

Cortisol is the principal natural glucocorticosteroid in humans.

A synthetic drug that mimics the action of natural glucocorticosteroid hormones and is used therapeutically, especially to reduce inflammation and suppress autoimmune reactions.

Topical glucocorticosteroids are commonly prescribed for eczema.

glucocorticosteroidadjective

Relating to, containing, or involving a glucocorticosteroid.

The patient was started on a glucocorticosteroid regimen to control the flare-up.