hydrocortisone
Definition
- Noun:
- A corticosteroid hormone: "hydrocortisone" is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex. It is the pharmaceutical name for the natural human hormone cortisol.
- An anti-inflammatory medication: "hydrocortisone" is commonly used as a medication to reduce inflammation, itching, and redness in various skin conditions, allergies, and other inflammatory disorders.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The doctor prescribed a topical hydrocortisone cream to treat the rash.
- Hydrocortisone is a key hormone involved in the body's response to stress.
- For severe allergic reactions, an injection of hydrocortisone may be administered.
Advanced Usage
- "Hydrocortisone acetate": A specific ester form of hydrocortisone often used in injectable or topical preparations for its prolonged effect.
- The suspension contained hydrocortisone acetate for intra-articular injection.
- "Hydrocortisone suppression test": A medical diagnostic test used to assess adrenal gland function.
- The abnormal results led the endocrinologist to order a hydrocortisone suppression test.
Variants and Related Words
- Cortisol (n): The physiological name for the natural steroid hormone; hydrocortisone is its synthetic pharmaceutical equivalent.
- Chronically high levels of cortisol can have negative health effects.
- Corticosteroid (n): A broad class of steroid hormones that includes hydrocortisone, often used to reduce inflammation.
- Prednisone is another type of corticosteroid medication.
Synonyms
- Cortef: A trade name for pharmaceutical preparations of hydrocortisone.
- Hydrocortone: A trade name for pharmaceutical preparations of hydrocortisone.
Related Phrases
- Topical hydrocortisone: Refers to hydrocortisone formulated for application directly to the skin.
- Topical hydrocortisone is available over-the-counter for minor skin irritations.
- Systemic hydrocortisone: Refers to hydrocortisone administered in a way that affects the whole body, such as orally or by injection.
- Systemic hydrocortisone is used for treating severe inflammatory conditions but has more potential side effects.
Noun
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an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
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