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.
glucocorticosteroidприлагательное
Relating to, containing, or involving a glucocorticosteroid.
The patient was started on a glucocorticosteroid regimen to control the flare-up.