noun🔗ShareA steroid hormone, produced by the adrenal cortex, that regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates and maintains blood pressure."The doctor prescribed a cream containing hydrocortisone to reduce the inflammation and itching from my daughter's skin rash. "medicinephysiologybiochemistrysubstancebodychemistrybiologyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA synthetic version of this hormone used to treat Addison's disease and other conditions."My doctor prescribed hydrocortisone to help manage my Addison's disease. "medicinebiochemistryconditionphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
