GLUCOCORTICOID
(noun)Definitions
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Glucocorticoid.
Glucocorticoid - as a noun
A steroid hormone that is produced by the adrenal cortex of animals; affects functioning of gonads and has anti-inflammatory activity
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
endocrinehormoneinternal secretionadrenal cortical steroidcorticoidcorticosteroidHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The doctor prescribed a glucocorticoid medication to reduce inflammation in my joints."
"Excessive use of glucocorticoids can lead to side effects such as weight gain and weakened immune system."
"Patients with asthma often require glucocorticoid therapy to control their symptoms."
"The research study aims to investigate the long-term effects of glucocorticoids on bone density."
"The athlete was found to have illegally used glucocorticoids to enhance performance."
Word Game Points
Is GLUCOCORTICOID a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, glucocorticoid is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GLUCOCORTICOID has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.
Is GLUCOCORTICOID a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, glucocorticoid is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGLUCOCORTICOID has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 28.
Is GLUCOCORTICOID a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, glucocorticoid is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGLUCOCORTICOID has a WORDFEUD points total of 27.
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glucocorticoids
