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| cor·ti·co·ste·roid [ kàwrtikō sté ròyd, kàwrtikō str òyd ] (plural cor·ti·co·ste·roids) |
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1. natural steroid: an adrenal steroid hormone involved in metabolism and immune response
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2. synthetic steroid: a synthetic drug similar to a natural corticosteroid. Use: reduction of inflammation and allergic reactions, prevention of graft rejection.
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