Corticosteroid

Pronunciation: /ˌkɔːrtɪkoʊˈstɛˌrɔɪd/

Corticosteroid (noun)

  1. A medicine that acts like hormones made by the adrenal glands and helps reduce swelling and inflammation.
  2. Any hormone family produced by the adrenal glands that helps control immune response, stress reactions, and metabolism.

Examples

  • A corticosteroid can reduce swelling in the affected area.
  • Doctors prescribe a corticosteroid to calm inflammation.