adrenal cortical steroid


Definition: Meaning of, adrenal cortical steroid in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / əˈdriːn(ə)l ˈkɔːtɪk(ə)l ˈstɪərɔɪd;ˈstɛrɔɪd /

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adrenal cortical steroid adrenal cortical steroids
  1. a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response
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