Definisjon av cortisol

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Noun

cortisol - an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
hydrocortisone, Hydrocortone, Cortef
adrenal cortical steroid, corticoid, corticosteroid a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response; "adrenal cortical steroids are used to treat many different conditions"
brand name, marque, trade name, brand a name given to a product or service
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Substantiv

cortisol - The steroid hormone hydrocortisone.

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  • cortisol
    A steroid hormone of formula C21H30O5 produced from cholesterol by the cortex of the adrenal gland.

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