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