Glossary

Glucocorticoid

Glucocorticoid

Glukokortikoid·Also: Kortison

Glucocorticoids are hormones produced by the adrenal cortex that affect metabolism and inflammation. As a medication, commonly known as cortisone, they are used to dampen inflammation and immune reactions.

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