Synonyms of corticosteroid

Noun


1. corticosteroid, corticoid, adrenal cortical steroid, steroid hormone, steroid, sex hormone

usage: a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response; "adrenal cortical steroids are used to treat many different conditions"

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Definition and meaning of corticosteroid (Dictionary)