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How to say: corticosteroids
Spelling:
Corticosteroids
Syllables
corticosteroids
US accent
/kˈɔːɹɾɪkˌɔstɚɹˌɔɪdz/
UK accent
/kˈɔːtɪkˌɒstəɹˌɔɪdz/
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Definition
Definition — a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response
e.g. “adrenal cortical steroids are used to treat many different conditions”