corticoid

/kɔrˈtɪkoʊd/ or /kɔrˈtiːkoʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

Any of various steroid hormones produced in the adrenal cortex, such as cortisol or aldosterone, that have a wide range of physiological effects.

“The patient’s corticoid levels were elevated due to stress.”

Synonyms

  • hormone
  • steroid

Antonyms

  • hormone-receptor antagonist