English Explanatory Dictionary

hydrocortisone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Name used for cortisol, a glucocorticoid steroid hormone, when used as a medication. Used to treat e.g. inflammation resulting from rheumatism and eczema.

Pronunciation

/ˌhʌɪ.dɹə(ʊ)ˈkɔː.tɪ.zəʊn/ /ˌhaɪ.dɹoʊˈkɔɹ.tɪˌsoʊn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-hydrocortisone.wav

Word forms

hydrocortisone hydrocortisones

Etymology

From hydro- + cortisone.

Derived words

fludrocortisone hydrocortamate tetrahydrocortisone
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