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Corticoid

UK
/ˈkɔːtɪkɔɪd/
US
/ˈkɔrtɪkɔɪd/
ru

Translation corticoid into russian

corticoid
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈkɔːtɪkɔɪd/
US
/ˈkɔrtɪkɔɪd/
The doctor prescribed a corticoid to reduce inflammation.
Врач прописал кортикоид для уменьшения воспаления.

Definitions

corticoid
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈkɔːtɪkɔɪd/
US
/ˈkɔrtɪkɔɪd/
A type of steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex, involved in a wide range of physiological processes including stress response, immune response, and regulation of inflammation, carbohydrate metabolism, protein catabolism, blood electrolyte levels, and behavior.
The doctor prescribed a corticoid to help reduce the inflammation in the patient's joints.