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corticosteroid

/kɔrtɪkoʊstɪˈroʊd/ noun · British & US
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What does corticosteroid mean?

noun

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex, involved in the regulation of inflammation and immune responses.

Example

"The doctor prescribed a corticosteroid to reduce the patient's inflammation and alleviate their symptoms."

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