Definition, Meaning, Synonyms & Anagrams | English word CORTISOL
CORTISOL
Definitions of CORTISOL
- (steroid hormone) A glucocorticoid steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex that mediates various metabolic processes (such as gluconeogenesis), has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties, and whose levels in the blood may become elevated in response to physical or psychological stress. When used medicinally it is known as hydrocortisone.
Number of letters
8
Is palindrome
No
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