Definitions for hydrocortisone
ˌhaɪ drəˈkɔr təˌzoʊn, -ˌsoʊnhy·dro·cor·ti·sone

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1. hydrocortisone, cortisol, Hydrocortone, Cortefnoun

   an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism

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1. hydrocortisonenoun

   A steroid hormone, produced by the adrenal cortex, that regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates and maintains blood pressure.

2. hydrocortisonenoun

   A synthetic version of this hormone used to treat Addison's disease and other conditions.

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1. hydrocortisone

   Hydrocortisone is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal gland. It is used by the body to manage stress, reduce inflammation, and regulate protein, carbohydrate, and lipid metabolism. In medicine, hydrocortisone is used topically or systemically to treat various health conditions like skin diseases, allergies, autoimmune diseases, and can also be used to replace cortisol in case of adrenal insufficiency. The medication is frequently available in creams, ointments, lotions and injections.

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1. Hydrocortisone

   Cortisol, known more formally as hydrocortisone, is a steroid hormone, more specifically a glucocorticoid, produced by the zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex. It is released in response to stress and a low level of blood glucocorticoids. Its primary functions are to increase blood sugar through gluconeogenesis; suppress the immune system; and aid in fat, protein and carbohydrate metabolism. It also decreases bone formation. Various synthetic forms of cortisol are used to treat a variety of diseases.

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1. Hydrocortisone

   The main glucocorticoid secreted by the ADRENAL CORTEX. Its synthetic counterpart is used, either as an injection or topically, in the treatment of inflammation, allergy, collagen diseases, asthma, adrenocortical deficiency, shock, and some neoplastic conditions.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of hydrocortisone in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of hydrocortisone in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of hydrocortisone in a Sentence

1. Marie Jhin:

   OTC creams such as aloe or hydrocortisone that are refrigerated will relieve the pain.

2. Joshua Bhatt:

   We radioed for medical advice. They asked us to inject 100 mg of hydrocortisone, since we were at the coast we requested a chopper for an airlift as it was better to take her off. As seafarers, we cannot do much for emergencies.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hydrocortisone
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4. ^ Wikidata
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