hydrocortisone

• 氢化可的松是一种由肾上腺皮质分泌的激素，在医学上用于治疗炎症、过敏等疾病，也参与碳水化合物和蛋白质的代谢。

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.

   激素

   • 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.

   同义词cortisol