deoxycorticosterone
nounUK /diːˌɒk.sɪˌkɔː.tɪk.əʊˈstɛ.ɹəʊn/ · US /diˌɑk.sɪˌkɔɹ.tɪˈkɑ.stəˌɹoʊn/
Etymology From deoxy- + corticosterone.
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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A steroid hormone, produced in the adrenal cortex; sometimes manufactured synthetically for use in cases of adrenal insufficiency.