CORTICOSTERONES Synonyms
There are 3 synonyms of the word
corticosterones.
(exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word corticosterones. (close relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word corticosterones. (close relations)
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Definition of CORTICOSTERONES
Definition of CORTICOSTERONES
Best Alternative Words for CORTICOSTERONES
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| corticoids | 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 | ||||||||
| glucocorticoids | nounn | |||||||
noun • a steroid hormone that is produced by the adrenal cortex of animals; affects functioning of gonads and has anti-inflammatory activity | ||||||||
| steroids | 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 | ||||||||
Best Hypernyms For CORTICOSTERONES
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
corticosterones, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
glucocorticoid
hormones
steroids
