CORTICOID
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Corticoid.
Corticoid - as a noun
A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response
Example: "Adrenal cortical steroids are used to treat many different conditions"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adrenal cortical steroidcorticosteroidHypernyms (Closely Related)
sex hormonesteroidsteroid hormoneHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The patient was prescribed corticoids for their allergy symptoms."
"Long-term use of corticoids may lead to bone loss and osteoporosis."
"High doses of corticoids can have adverse effects on the adrenal glands."
"Some athletes misuse corticoids as performance-enhancing drugs."
"The doctor recommended a corticoid injection to alleviate the pain in his knee."
Word Game Points
Is CORTICOID a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, corticoid is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CORTICOID has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is CORTICOID a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, corticoid is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCORTICOID has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is CORTICOID a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, corticoid is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCORTICOID has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
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Words
corticoids
