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hydrocortisone

/ˌhaɪ.drəʊˈkɔː.tɪ.zəʊn/

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noun

/ˌhaɪ.drəʊˈkɔː.tɪ.zəʊn/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее гормон, вырабатываемый корой надпочечников, используемый в медицине для лечения воспалений, аллергии и других состояний, а также активный в метаболизме углеводов и белков.

A noun referring to a hormone produced by the adrenal cortex, used medicinally to treat inflammation, allergies, and other conditions, and active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism.

uncountable

  1. C2formalmedical

    A hormone produced by the adrenal cortex that helps regulate carbohydrate and protein metabolism; it is also used as a medication under the brand names Hydrocortone or Cortef.

    ruГормон

    • The doctor prescribed hydrocortisone cream to reduce the inflammation.
    • Hydrocortisone injections are sometimes used to treat severe allergic reactions.
    • Patients with adrenal insufficiency may need daily hydrocortisone replacement therapy.
    • The drug works by mimicking the natural hormone's effects on metabolism.

    Synonymscortisol

Forms
  • hydrocortisones plural form
  • hydrocortisones' possessive plural form
  • hydrocortisone's possessive singular form