Corticosteroid

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Corticosteroid Definition

Hormones synthesized in the cortex of the adrenal gland and consist of two subclasses, glucocorticoids (carbohydrate regulation) and mineralocorticoids (electrolyte regulation).

Corticosteroid Synonyms

Corticosteroid

Terms in Corticosteroid category

Glucocorticoid
Mineralocorticoid