hydrocortisone
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drəˈkɔr noun
1.
Biochemistry. a steroid hormone, C 21 H 30 O 5 , of the adrenal cortex, active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism.
2.
Pharmacology. Also called cortisol. a powerful anti-inflammatory drug, C 21 H 30 O 5 , used in the treatment of shock, allergies, certain forms of arthritis, and other conditions.
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| Also called: cortisol the principal glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex; 17-hydroxycorticosterone. The synthesized form is used mainly in treating rheumatic, allergic, and inflammatory disorders. Formula: C21H30O5 | |
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Medical Dictionary
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.
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Science Dictionary
| 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. |
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hydrocortisone
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
Try over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream on itchy areas.
They do so by reining in a key enzyme involved in inflammation, and they do it with more clout than does hydrocortisone.
Calamine lotion and hydrocortisone cream can be applied to the skin to reduce itching and blistering.
Some patients experienced improvement in symptoms with low-dose hydrocortisone injections.
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