CORTICOSTEROID
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Corticosteroid.
Corticosteroid - 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 steroidcorticoidHypernyms (Closely Related)
sex hormonesteroidsteroid hormoneHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He is taking a corticosteroid to manage his asthma."
"The doctor injected a corticosteroid into the patient's knee to relieve pain."
"Long-term use of corticosteroids may weaken the immune system."
"The athlete's performance-enhancing drug contained a corticosteroid."
"The corticosteroid nasal spray helps alleviate allergy symptoms."
Word Game Points
Is CORTICOSTEROID a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, corticosteroid is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CORTICOSTEROID has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.
Is CORTICOSTEROID a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, corticosteroid is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCORTICOSTEROID has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is CORTICOSTEROID a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, corticosteroid is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCORTICOSTEROID has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.
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corticosteroids
