Any of the steroid hormones made by the outer portion (cortex) of the adrenal gland. There are two sets of these hormones: the glucocorticoids, which are produced in reaction to stress and also help in the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins; and the mineralocorticoids, which regulate the balance of salt and water within the body.

Any steroid hormone made in the adrenal cortex (the outer part of the adrenal gland). They are also made in the laboratory. Corticosteroids have many different effects in the body, and are used to tre [..]

by 1945, from cortico-, word-forming element from comb. form of Latin cortex "bark of a tree" (see cortex), applied since c. 1890 to various surface structures of plants, animals, or organs [..]

Another name for a glucocorticoid. A type of steroid hormone synthesized and secreted from the adrenal cortex.

noun. Just about any of the steroid chemicals generated by the adrenal cortex. Commonly referred to as adrenocorticoid or adrenosteroid.

hormone (pop)

(n) a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response

a type of hormone produced by the adrenal glands. Corticosteroids levels may be elevated as a response to stress.

A hormone that has antitumor activity in lymphomas and lymphoid leukemias. Corticosteroids (steroids) may also be used for hormone replacement and for the management of some of the complications of ca [..]

Corticosteroids are a class of medicines used to treat a range of inflammatory conditions and disorders of the immune system. They work by suppressing the inflammatory response and the immune system. [..]

Corticisteroid is produced by the adrenal cortex and is classified as a steroidal hormone. It is responsible in regulating many response systems in the body, such as stress, inflammation, immune and m [..]

any of the steroid hormones made by the cortex (outer layer) of the adrenal gland. Cortisol is a corticosteroid. A number of medications are analogs of natural corticosteroid hormones.

Any of the steroid hormones made by the adrenal gland or their synthetic equivalents; commonly used to reduce inflammation.

Any steroid hormone made in the adrenal cortex (the outer part of the adrenal gland). They are also made in the laboratory. Corticosteroids have many different effects in the body, and are used to treat many different conditions. They may be used as hormone replacement, to suppress the immune system, and to treat some side effects of cancer and its [..]

A drug used to reduce inflammation and other immune responses.

a steroid hormone; when given as a medication it is used to decrease inflammation

An anti-inflammatory hormone. Cytokine:

A class of steroid-type drugs that are used to suppress inflammation and function as slow-acting bronchodilators. Examples include prednisone, cortisone, fluticasone, beclomethasone, and others. Stero [..]

A type of steroid that works by reducing inflammation in the CNS.

See Steroid.