| Pronunciation: | | 'korti`sol
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[n] an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism |
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CORTISOL is a 8 letter word that starts with C. |
| | Synonyms: | | Cortef, hydrocortisone, Hydrocortone |
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| | See Also: | | adrenal cortical steroid, corticoid, corticosteroid |
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| Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | The major natural glucocorticoid (GC) in humans. It is the primary stress hormone. |
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