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corticosteroids

/kɔːrˈtɪkəʊstɪˈrɔɪdz/ noun · British & US
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What does corticosteroids mean?

noun

A group of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex and are involved in the regulation of inflammation and immune responses.

Example

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

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