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corticoid

UK
/ˈkɔːtɪkɔɪd/
US
/ˈkɔrtɪkɔɪd/

Translations

corticoidnoun
corticoids
pl
UK
/ˈkɔːtɪkɔɪd/
US
/ˈkɔrtɪkɔɪd/
The doctor prescribed a corticoid to reduce inflammation.
Врач прописал кортикоид для уменьшения воспаления.
Synonyms
steroid
hormone
adrenaline
cortisol
corticosteroid
corticoidadjective
more corticoid
Comp.
most corticoid
Super.
UK
/ˈkɔː.tɪ.kɔɪd/
US
/ˈkɔr.tɪ.kɔɪd/
Used attributively to describe relation to corticosteroids; generally non-gradable but can form analytical comparative/superlative with more/most.
Synonyms
steroidal
adrenocortical
mineralocorticoid
glucocorticoid
corticosteroidal
corticosteroid

Definitions

corticoidnoun
A type of steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex, involved in a wide range of physiological processes including stress response, immune response, and regulation of inflammation, carbohydrate metabolism, protein catabolism, blood electrolyte levels, and behavior.
The doctor prescribed a corticoid to help reduce the inflammation in the patient's joints.
corticoidadjective
Relating to or characteristic of corticoids (corticosteroids).
Certain drugs exhibit corticoid effects on the immune system.
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