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glucocorticoid

/ˌɡluːkoʊkɔːrˈtɪsɔɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does glucocorticoid mean?

noun

A type of steroid hormone that is produced by the adrenal cortex and has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties.

Example

"The doctor prescribed a glucocorticoid to reduce the patient's inflammation and swelling."

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