corticoid

• Hormone stéroïdienne produite par le cortex surrénal ou synthétisée, souvent utilisée comme médicament pour réduire l'inflammation et supprimer la réponse immunitaire.

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized, often administered as a drug to reduce swelling and suppress the body's immune response.

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.

   corticoïde

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

   Synonymescorticosteroid