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corticosteroid

/ˌkɔːr.tɪ.koʊˈstɪr.ɔɪd/

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noun

/ˌkɔːr.tɪ.koʊˈstɪr.ɔɪd/C2formalmedical
  • ruСтероидный гормон, вырабатываемый корой надпочечников или синтезированный; при применении в качестве лекарств уменьшает отёки и снижает иммунный ответ организма.
  1. Adrenal cortex hormoneC1formalmedical

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

    ruКортикостероид

    • The doctor prescribed a corticosteroid to reduce the inflammation in her joints.
    • Corticosteroids are often used to treat severe allergic reactions.
    • Long-term use of corticosteroids can have side effects.

    Synonymscorticoidglucocorticoid

Forms
  • corticosteroids plural form
  • corticosteroids' possessive plural form
  • corticosteroid's possessive singular form