hydrocortisone

• Nom désignant une hormone produite par le cortex des glandes surrénales, utilisée en médecine pour traiter les inflammations, les allergies et d’autres affections, et également active dans le métabolisme des glucides et des protéines.

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.

   Hydrocortisone (hormone)

   • 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.

   Synonymescortisol