corticosteroid

(noun)

any of a group of steroid hormones, secreted by the adrenal cortex, that are involved in a large range of physiological systems

Related Terms

  • epinephrine
  • glucocorticoid
  • catecholamine
  • norepinephrine
  • adrenocorticotropic hormone
  • mineralocorticoid

Examples of corticosteroid in the following topics:

  • Hormonal Regulation of Stress

    • The adrenal cortex is stimulated by ACTH to release steroid hormones called corticosteroids.
    • Corticosteroids turn on transcription of certain genes in the nuclei of target cells.
    • There are two main corticosteroids: glucocorticoids, such as cortisol, and mineralocorticoids, such as aldosterone.
    • Hyposecretion of the corticosteroids can cause Addison's disease, which may result in bronzing of the skin, hypoglycemia, and low electrolyte levels in the blood.
  • Hormonal Regulation of the Excretory System

    • Because it is produced in the cortex of the adrenal gland and affects the concentrations of minerals Na+ and K+, aldosterone is referred to as a mineralocorticoid, a corticosteroid that affects ion and water balance.
  • Types of Synovial Joints

    • Anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin, topical pain relievers, and corticosteroid injections may be used.
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