HYDROCORTISONE
\hˈa͡ɪdɹəkˌɔːtɪsˌə͡ʊn], \hˈaɪdɹəkˌɔːtɪsˌəʊn], \h_ˈaɪ_d_ɹ_ə_k_ˌɔː_t_ɪ_s_ˌəʊ_n]\
Definitions of HYDROCORTISONE
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an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
By Princeton University
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an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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The main glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex. Its synthetic counterpart is used, either as an injection or topically, in the treatment of inflammation, allergy, collagen diseases, asthma, adrenocortical deficiency, shock, and some neoplastic conditions.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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