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Cortés, Sea of
cortex
cortic-
cortico-
corticoid
corticospinal
corticosteroid
corticotropin
cortisol
cortisone
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cortisol
cor·ti·sol [ káwrti sàwl, káwrti zàwl, káwrti sòl, káwrti zòl ]


noun 
Definition:
 
biochemistry 
Same as  hydrocortisone (sense 1)

[Mid-20th century. <cortisone]
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