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corticoid meaning and definition
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Definition of corticoid (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"
- synonyms: adrenal cortical steroid, corticosteroid
Source: Princeton University Wordnet