noun
- Plural of cortisol; steroid hormones produced by the adrenal glands that regulate stress response, metabolism, and immune function.
Usage: Medical/scientific term; Usually used in plural when referring to multiple measurements or instances
Examples
- The doctor measured the patient's cortisols to check for adrenal gland dysfunction.
- High cortisols in the morning can indicate a sleep disorder.
- Stress causes the body to release cortisols into the bloodstream.
- Athletes often have lower cortisols after proper recovery and rest.
- The lab tested cortisols at different times of day to establish a baseline.