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Meaning of HYDROCORTISONE

Pronunciation:  `hIdru'korti`sown

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
 

HYDROCORTISONE is a 14 letter word that starts with H.

 

 Synonyms: Cortef, cortisol, Hydrocortone
 
 See Also: adrenal cortical steroid, corticoid, corticosteroid

 

 

Medical Dictionary
 
 Definition: a hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex which affects metabolism.
 

 

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