glucocorticoid
(glu-co-cor-ti-coid)
5 syllables
Definition
noun. a steroid hormone that is produced by the adrenal cortex of animals; affects functioning of gonads and has antiinflammatory activity
Example Sentence
He took a glucocorticoid to help with his inflammation.
Synonyms
steroid hormone; corticosteroids; anti-inflammatory steroidlike compounds
Antonyms
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