Glucocorticoid

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒiˈɫuˈkoʊˈkɔɹtiˈkoʊˈaɪdi/

Glucocorticoid (noun)

  1. A steroid hormone that reduces inflammation and affects how the body uses sugar and other nutrients.
  2. A medicine made to act like these hormones, often used to treat swelling, allergies, and some immune problems.

Examples

  • A glucocorticoid reduces inflammation in the body.
  • The body releases a glucocorticoid to calm swelling.