hydrocortisone

• Sustantivo que designa una hormona producida por la corteza suprarrenal, utilizada en medicina para tratar inflamaciones, alergias y otras afecciones, y que también interviene en el metabolismo de carbohidratos y proteínas.

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.

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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.

   Hidrocortisona (hormona)

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscortisol