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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. hormones
  4. adrenal cortex hormones
  5. glucocorticoids
  6. cortisol
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. hormones
  4. adrenal cortex hormones
  5. glucocorticoids
  6. cortisol
  1. Fields of Study
  2. hormones and hormone-related substances
  3. hormones
  4. adrenal cortex hormones
  5. glucocorticoids
  6. cortisol
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. hormones and hormone-related substances
  3. hormones
  4. adrenal cortex hormones
  5. glucocorticoids
  6. cortisol

Término preferido

cortisol

Tipo

  • Chemical

Definición

  • Information The main glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex. Its synthetic counterpart is used, either as an injection or topically, in the treatment of inflammation, allergy, collagen diseases, asthma, adrenocortical deficiency, shock, and some neoplastic conditions

    Fuente: Medical Subject Headings

    Tipo: Concept definition

Concepto genérico

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Sinónimos

  • hydrocortisone

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/29332

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