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təˌsɔl, -ˌsoʊl noun
1.
Biochemistry. one of several steroid hormones produced by the adrenal cortex and resembling cortisone in its action.
2.
Pharmacology, hydrocortisone.
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cortisol (ˈkɔːtɪˌsɒl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| another name for hydrocortisone | |
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
cortisol cor·ti·sol (kôr'tĭ-sôl', -zôl', -sōl', -zōl')
n.
See hydrocortisone.
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Science Dictionary
| cortisol (kôr'tĭ-sôl', -sōl') Pronunciation Key
The principal steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex. It regulates carbohydrate metabolism and the immune system and maintains blood pressure. When natural or synthetic cortisol is used as a pharmaceutical, it is known as hydrocortisone. |
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Encyclopedia Britannica
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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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Example sentences from the web
Cortisol is an adrenal steroid hormone that is required for normal endocrine function.
Amino acids cortisol raises the free amino acids in the serum.
Cortisol also inhibits iga in serum, as it does igm, but not ige.
Gastric secretion cortisol stimulates gastric acid secretion.
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