Glucocorticoid Definition

glo͝okō-kôrtĭ-koid
glucocorticoids
noun
Any of a group of steroid hormones, such as cortisone, that are produced by the adrenal cortex, are involved in carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism, and have anti-inflammatory properties.
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Noun

Singular:
glucocorticoid
Plural:
glucocorticoids

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