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English noun: cortisol

1. cortisol (substance) an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism


SynonymsCortef, hydrocortisone, Hydrocortone


Broader (hypernym)adrenal cortical steroid, corticoid, corticosteroid









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