Noun: cortisol 'kor-ti,sówl
- An adrenal-cortex hormone active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
"cortisol cream is used to treat various skin conditions";
- hydrocortisone, Hydrocortone, Cortef
Derived forms: cortisols
Type of: adrenal cortical steroid, corticoid, corticosteroid
Encyclopedia: Cortisol