Antiglucocorticoid

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A substance that has this effect
Adjective
  1. 1
    That counters the effect of glucocorticoid hormones not-comparable

    "Ulipristal acetate was developed as a selective progesterone receptor modulator with pure progesterone receptor antagonistic activity and minimal antiglucocorticoid effects."

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"Ulipristal acetate was developed as a selective progesterone receptor modulator with pure progesterone receptor antagonistic activity and minimal antiglucocorticoid effects."

Etymology

From anti- + glucocorticoid.

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