hydrocortisone

[ hahy-druh-kawr-tuh-zohn, -sohn ]

noun

1. Biochemistry. a steroid hormone, C 21 H 30 O 5 , of the adrenal cortex, active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism.
2. Pharmacology. Also called cortisol. a powerful anti-inflammatory drug, C 21 H 30 O 5 , used in the treatment of shock, allergies, certain forms of arthritis, and other conditions.

hydrocortisone

/ ˌhaɪdrəʊˈkɔːtɪˌzəʊn /

noun

1. the principal glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex; 17-hydroxycorticosterone. The synthesized form is used mainly in treating rheumatic, allergic, and inflammatory disorders. Formula: C 21 H 30 O 5 Also calledcortisol

hydrocortisone

/ hī′drə-kôr′tĭ-sōn′,-zōn′ /

1. A preparation of the hormone cortisol that is obtained naturally or produced synthetically and is used widely in the treatment of inflammatory conditions and allergies.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hydrocortisone¹

First recorded in 1950–55; hydro- ² + cortisone

Example Sentences

This group includes familiar medicines like hydrocortisone, cortisone, prednisone, and Decadron.

From The Daily Beast

He was given hydrocortisone because of his previous medical condition.

From Project Gutenberg

Yes, sir; he was given 300 milligrams of hydrocortisone which is an adrenal hormone.

From Project Gutenberg