Definition
corticoids
noun
- Plural of corticoid; steroid hormones produced by the adrenal cortex, or synthetic drugs that mimic their effects.
Usage: Medical/pharmaceutical term; Often used interchangeably with 'corticosteroids'
Examples
- The doctor prescribed corticoids to reduce the patient's inflammation.
- Corticoids are commonly used to treat autoimmune diseases.
- Long-term use of corticoids can have significant side effects.
- The body naturally produces corticoids in the adrenal glands.
- Synthetic corticoids are often more potent than natural hormones.