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corticosteroid

cor·ti·co·ste·roid [ kàwrtikō sté ròyd, kàwrtikō str òyd ] (plural cor·ti·co·ste·roids)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. natural steroid: an adrenal steroid hormone involved in metabolism and immune response

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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