noun Download 🔗Share A steroid hormone, produced by the adrenal cortex, that regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates and maintains blood pressure. Examples : "The doctor prescribed a cream containing hydrocortisone to reduce the inflammation and itching from my daughter's skin rash. " medicine physiology biochemistry substance body chemistry biology science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A synthetic version of this hormone used to treat Addison's disease and other conditions. Examples : "My doctor prescribed hydrocortisone to help manage my Addison's disease. " medicine biochemistry condition physiology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading