glucocorticoid
nounEtymology From gluco- + corticoid.
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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Any of a group of steroid hormones, produced by the adrenal cortex, that are involved in metabolism and have anti-inflammatory properties.
- Derived terms
- antiglucocorticoid, glucocorticoid receptor, nonglucocorticoid
- Hypernyms
- corticoid, corticosteroid, hormone, steroid