CORTICOSTEROID Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word corticosteroid. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word corticosteroid. (close relations)

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	cortisone				nounn
	noun • a corticosteroid hormone (trade name Cortone Acetate) normally produced by the adrenal cortex; is converted to hydrocortisone
	dexamethasone				nounn
	noun • a corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation
	glucocorticoid				nounn
	noun • a steroid hormone that is produced by the adrenal cortex of animals; affects functioning of gonads and has anti-inflammatory activity
	hydrocortisone				nounn
	noun • an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
	prednisone				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • a dehydrogenated analogue of cortisol (trade names Orasone or Deltasone or Liquid Pred or Meticorten); used as an anti-inflammatory drug in the treatment of arthritis and as an immunosuppressant
	steroid				nounn
	noun • any of several fat-soluble organic compounds having as a basis 17 carbon atoms in four rings; many have important physiological effects • any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs
	triamcinolone				nounn
	noun • a synthetic corticosteroid (trade names Aristocort or Aristopak or Kenalog) used as an anti-inflammatory agent
	corticoid				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response
	adrenal cortical steroid				nounn
	noun • a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response

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