[kawr-tuh-sawl, -sohl] 
| 1. | Biochemistry. one of several steroid hormones produced by the adrenal cortex and resembling cortisone in its action. |
| 2. | Pharmacology. hydrocortisone. |
[hahy-druh-kawr-tuh-zohn, -sohn] | 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. |
| 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.
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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.
A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex that regulates carbohydrate metabolism and maintains blood pressure. Also called cortisol.
A preparation of this hormone obtained from natural sources or produced synthetically and used to treat inflammatory conditions and adrenal failure.
| 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. |
| hydrocortisone (hī'drə-kôr'tĭ-sōn', -zōn') Pronunciation Key
A preparation of the hormone cortisol that is obtained naturally or produced synthetically and is used widely in the treatment of inflammatory conditions and allergies. |
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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