HYDROCORTONE

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

An adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism

Synonyms:

Cortef; cortisol; hydrocortisone; Hydrocortone

Classified under:

Nouns denoting substances

Hypernyms ("Hydrocortone" is a kind of...):

adrenal cortical steroid; corticoid; corticosteroid (a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response)

Domain usage:

trade name (a name given to a product or service)

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