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Noun: glucocorticoid
  1. A steroid hormone that is produced by the adrenal cortex of animals; affects functioning of gonads and has anti-inflammatory activity

Derived forms: glucocorticoids

Type of: adrenal cortical steroid, corticoid, corticosteroid, endocrine, hormone, internal secretion

Encyclopedia: Glucocorticoid