glucocorticoid

noun
UK: /ˌɡluː.kəʊˈkɔː.tɪ.kɔɪd/
US: /ˌɡluː.koʊˈkɔːr.tɪ.kɔɪd/

  1. A type of steroid hormone that reduces inflammation.

    1. The doctor prescribed a glucocorticoid to help with my arthritis pain.
    2. Glucocorticoid use can sometimes lead to side effects like weight gain.

  2. A synthetic drug that mimics the effects of natural glucocorticoids, used to treat various conditions.

    1. The glucocorticoid helped reduce the swelling in my injured knee.
    2. Long-term glucocorticoid therapy requires careful monitoring by a physician.

Synonyms

corticosteroid
glucocorticoid adjective

  1. Relating to or containing glucocorticoids.

    1. The patient was given glucocorticoid medication for their allergies.
    2. Glucocorticoid receptors are found in many cells throughout the body.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "glucocorticoid" in English means: A type of steroid hormone that reduces inflammation., A synthetic drug that mimics the effects of natural glucocorticoids, used to treat various conditions..

The phonetic transcription of "glucocorticoid" is /ˌɡluː.kəʊˈkɔː.tɪ.kɔɪd/ in British English and /ˌɡluː.koʊˈkɔːr.tɪ.kɔɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "glucocorticoid": corticosteroid.

Example usage of "glucocorticoid": "The doctor prescribed a glucocorticoid to help with my arthritis pain.". More examples on the page.