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glucocorticoid

glu·co·cor·ti·coid
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gloo-koh-kawr-ti-koid]
    • /ˌglu koʊˈkɔr tɪˌkɔɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gloo-koh-kawr-ti-koid]
    • /ˌglu koʊˈkɔr tɪˌkɔɪd/

Definitions of glucocorticoid word

  • noun glucocorticoid any of a class of steroid hormones that are synthesized by the adrenal cortex of vertebrates and have anti-inflammatory activity. 1
  • noun glucocorticoid Any of a group of corticosteroids (e.g., hydrocortisone) that are involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats and have anti-inflammatory activity. 1
  • noun glucocorticoid any of a class of corticosteroids that control carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism and have anti-inflammatory activity 0
  • noun glucocorticoid A glucocorticoid is any one of a group of steroid hormones, such as cortisone, that are produced by the adrenal glands in the kidney and which control carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism, and have anti-inflammatory activity. 0
  • noun glucocorticoid (biochemistry, steroids) Any of a group of steroid hormones, produced by the adrenal cortex, that are involved in metabolism and have anti-inflammatory properties. 0

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Origin of glucocorticoid

First appearance:

before 1945
One of the 6% newest English words
1945-50; gluco- + cortic(o)- + -oid; cf. corticosteroid

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Parts of speech for Glucocorticoid

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glucocorticoid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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