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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of a group of steroid hormones, produced by the adrenal cortex, that are involved in metabolism and have anti-inflammatory properties.
2. 2
   a steroid hormone that is produced by the adrenal cortex of animals; affects functioning of gonads and has anti-inflammatory activity wordnet

Etymology

From gluco- + corticoid.

Related phrases

glucocorticoid receptoradrenal cortexanti inflammatory

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