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Glucocorticoid
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 (
glucose +
cortex + ster
oid) derives from its role in the regulation of the metabolism of
glucose, its synthesis in the
adrenal cortex, and its
steroidal structure (see structure to the right). A less common synonym is
glucocorticosteroid.
glucocorticoid
Noun
1. a steroid hormone that is produced by the adrenal cortex of animals; affects functioning of gonads and has anti-inflammatory activity
(hypernym) hormone, endocrine, internal secretion
(hyponym) corticosterone
glucocorticoid
A compound that belongs to the family of compounds called corticosteroids (steroids). Glucocorticoids affect metabolism and have anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects. They may be naturally produced (hormones) or synthetic (drugs).
glucocorticoid
a type of steroid drug that reduces inflammation.
glucocorticoid
