adrenocorticosteroid
|a-dre-no-cor-ti-co-ste-roid|
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/əˌdriːnoʊˌkɔːrtɪkoʊˈstɛrɔɪd/
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/əˌdriːnəʊˌkɔːtɪkəʊˈstɛrɔɪd/
hormone from adrenal cortex
Etymology
'adrenocorticosteroid' originates from Latin, specifically the words 'adrenal' meaning 'near the kidneys', 'cortex' meaning 'bark or outer layer', and 'steroid' meaning 'solid, stable'.
'adrenocorticosteroid' was formed by combining 'adrenal', 'cortex', and 'steroid' in modern scientific terminology.
Initially, it referred to any steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; used to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system.
Doctors often prescribe adrenocorticosteroids to treat inflammatory conditions.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/13 03:51