corticoid
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Definition
- Noun:
- A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or made synthetically: A corticoid is a type of hormone that originates from the outer layer (cortex) of the adrenal gland. These substances can also be manufactured in a laboratory.
- A drug that reduces swelling and suppresses the immune response: When used as medication, corticoids are administered to decrease inflammation and lower the body's immune activity, helping to treat various medical conditions.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The doctor prescribed a corticoid to manage the severe inflammation in my joints.
- Natural corticoids like cortisol are essential for regulating the body's response to stress.
- Long-term use of synthetic corticoids requires careful medical supervision.
Advanced Usage
- "Topical corticoid": A corticoid medication applied directly to the skin.
- A topical corticoid cream is often used for treating eczema.
- "Systemic corticoid": A corticoid that affects the entire body, typically taken orally or by injection.
- For a severe allergic reaction, a systemic corticoid may be necessary.
Variants and Related Words
- Corticosteroid (n): A more common and precise synonym for corticoid, encompassing all steroids produced by the adrenal cortex.
- Corticosteroids are a class of powerful anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Glucocorticoid (n): A major type of corticoid that primarily affects metabolism and immune function (e.g., cortisol).
- Prednisone is a synthetic glucocorticoid.
- Mineralocorticoid (n): A type of corticoid that regulates salt and water balance in the body (e.g., aldosterone).
Synonyms
- Corticosteroid: The most direct synonym.
- Adrenal cortical steroid: A more technical term specifying the gland of origin.
- Steroid hormone (in this specific context): A broader category that includes corticoids.
Related Phrases (Phrasal verbs are not applicable for this noun)
- Corticoid therapy: The treatment of a condition using corticoid drugs.
- The patient began corticoid therapy for their autoimmune disease.
- Corticoid injection: The administration of a corticoid via a needle.
- He received a corticoid injection directly into the inflamed tendon.
Related Idioms
(Idioms are not commonly associated with this specific scientific/medical term.)
Noun
- a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response
- adrenal cortical steroids are used to treat many different conditions