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cor⋅ti⋅sol

  [kawr-tuh-sawl, -sohl]
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–noun
1. Biochemistry. one of several steroid hormones produced by the adrenal cortex and resembling cortisone in its action.
2. Pharmacology. hydrocortisone.
Origin:
1950–55; cortis(one) + -ol 1
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hy⋅dro⋅cor⋅ti⋅sone

  [hahy-druh-kawr-tuh-zohn, -sohn]
–noun
1. Biochemistry. a steroid hormone, C21H30O5, of the adrenal cortex, active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism.
2. Pharmacology. Also called cortisol. a powerful anti-inflammatory drug, C21H30O5, used in the treatment of shock, allergies, certain forms of arthritis, and other conditions.
Origin:
1950–55; hydro- 2 + cortisone
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cor·ti·sol   (kôr'tĭ-sôl', -zôl', -sōl', -zōl')   
n.  See hydrocortisone.

[cortis(one) + -ol1.]
hy·dro·cor·ti·sone   (hī'drə-kôr'tĭ-sōn', -zōn')   
n.  

  1. A steroid hormone, C21H30O5, produced by the adrenal cortex, that regulates carbohydrate metabolism and maintains blood pressure. Also called cortisol.

  2. A preparation of this hormone obtained from natural sources or produced synthetically and used to treat inflammatory conditions and adrenal failure.

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Main Entry: cor·ti·sol
Pronunciation: 'kort-&-"sol, -"zol, -"sOl, -"zOl
Function: noun
: HYDROCORTISONE

Main Entry: hy·dro·cor·ti·sone
Pronunciation: -'kort-&-"sOn, -"zOn
Function: noun
: a glucocorticoidC21H30O5 of the adrenal cortex that is a dihydro derivative of cortisone and is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis called also cortisol
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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cortisol cor·ti·sol (kôr'tĭ-sôl', -zôl', -sōl', -zōl')
n.
See hydrocortisone.

hydrocortisone hy·dro·cor·ti·sone (hī'drə-kôr'tĭ-sōn', -zōn')
n.

  1. A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex that regulates carbohydrate metabolism and maintains blood pressure. Also called cortisol.

  2. A preparation of this hormone obtained from natural sources or produced synthetically and used to treat inflammatory conditions and adrenal failure.

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cortisol

an organic compound belonging to the steroid family, the principal hormone secreted by the adrenal glands. It is a potent anti-inflammatory agent and is also used for the palliative treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

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