glucocorticoid (n)

n14752057

type n
lex_filenum 27
def a steroid hormone that is produced by the adrenal cortex of animals
def affects functioning of gonads and has anti-inflammatory activity
Outgoing links
Hypernym hormone, endocrine, internal secretion; corticosteroid, corticoid, adrenal cortical steroid
Hyponym corticosterone; prednisolone, Pediapred, Prelone; prednisone, Orasone, Deltasone, Liquid Pred, Meticorten
Incoming links
Hyponym hormone, endocrine, internal secretion; corticosteroid, corticoid, adrenal cortical steroid
Hypernym corticosterone; prednisolone, Pediapred, Prelone; prednisone, Orasone, Deltasone, Liquid Pred, Meticorten

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