1. a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex, or a synthetic drug that mimics such hormones
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical term; often used in plural form

1. relating to or resembling a corticoid or the adrenal cortex
Usage: medical/scientific term

Examples

• The doctor prescribed corticoids to reduce the patient's inflammation.
• Corticoid medications are commonly used to treat autoimmune diseases.
• The corticoid hormones regulate metabolism and stress response.
• Synthetic corticoids have been developed to minimize side effects.
• Long-term use of corticoids requires careful medical monitoring.