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A steroid hormone that is produced by the adrenal cortex of animals
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glucocorticoid
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n. (context steroid hormone English) Any of a group of steroid hormones, produced by the adrenal cortex, that are involved in metabolism and have anti-inflammatory properties.
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Glucocorticoids (GCs) are a class of corticosteroids , which are a class of steroid hormones . Glucocorticoids are corticosteroids that bind to the glucocorticoid receptor (GR), that is present in almost every vertebrate animal cell. The name glucocorticoid ...
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n. a steroid hormone that is produced by the adrenal cortex of animals; affects functioning of gonads and has anti-inflammatory activity
Usage examples of glucocorticoid.
Glucocorticoid Receptor Activities Distinguished by Nonreceptor Factors at a Composite Response Element.