'adrenal cortical steroid' definitions:

Definition of 'adrenal cortical steroid'

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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" [syn: corticosteroid, corticoid, adrenal cortical steroid]