corticosteroid

noun
UK: /ˌkɔːtɪkəˈstɪərɔɪd/
US: /ˌkɔːrtɪkəˈstɪrɔɪd/

  1. A type of medicine that reduces swelling and inflammation in the body.

    1. My doctor prescribed a corticosteroid for my rash.
    2. The corticosteroid helped reduce the inflammation in her arthritic joints, improving her mobility.

  2. A synthetic hormone similar to cortisol, used to treat various medical conditions.

    1. He takes a corticosteroid to manage his asthma symptoms.
    2. Long-term use of this corticosteroid can have side effects, so monitoring by a doctor is important.

Synonyms

steroid glucocorticoid
corticosteroid adjective

  1. Relating to or containing corticosteroids.

    1. The doctor recommended a corticosteroid cream.
    2. The corticosteroid treatment significantly improved the patient's condition, reducing pain.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "corticosteroid" in English means: A type of medicine that reduces swelling and inflammation in the body., A synthetic hormone similar to cortisol, used to treat various medical conditions..

The phonetic transcription of "corticosteroid" is /ˌkɔːtɪkəˈstɪərɔɪd/ in British English and /ˌkɔːrtɪkəˈstɪrɔɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "corticosteroid": steroid, glucocorticoid.

Example usage of "corticosteroid": "My doctor prescribed a corticosteroid for my rash.". More examples on the page.