corticoids

cor·ti·co·ster·oid

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kawr-tuh-koh-ster-oid, -steer-]
- /ˌkɔr tə koʊˈstɛr ɔɪd, -ˈstɪər-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kawr-tuh-koh-ster-oid, -steer-]
- /ˌkɔr tə koʊˈstɛr ɔɪd, -ˈstɪər-/

Definitions of corticoids word

noun corticoids any of a class of steroids, as aldosterone, hydrocortisone, or cortisone, occurring in nature, especially as a product of the adrenal cortex, or synthesized. 1
noun corticoids Plural form of corticoid. 1
noun corticoids plural of corticoid. 0

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Origin of corticoids

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45; cortico- + steroid

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Parts of speech for Corticoids

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corticoids popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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