Sentido | A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response. |
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Sinónimo | corticoide |
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Específico | cortisol, hidrocortisona | An adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism |
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cortisona | A corticosteroid hormone (trade name Cortone Acetate) normally produced by the adrenal cortex |
dexametasona | A corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation |
espironolactona | A synthetic corticosteroid (trade name Aldactone) used to treat hypertension |
glucocorticoide | A steroid hormone that is produced by the adrenal cortex of animals |
mineralocorticoide | hormone that is one of the steroids of the adrenal cortex that influences the metabolism of sodium and potassium |
triamcinolona | A synthetic corticosteroid (trade names Aristocort or Aristopak or Kenalog) used as an anti-inflammatory agent |
General | esteroide | Any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs |
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Inglés | corticosteroid, corticoid, adrenal cortical steroid |
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Catalán | corticoide, corticosteroide |
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