Hydrocortone

Definitions of Hydrocortone
  1. noun
    an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
    synonyms: Cortef, cortisol, hydrocortisone
    see moresee less
    type of:
    adrenal cortical steroid, corticoid, corticosteroid
    a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘Hydrocortone'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family