cortisol
US /'kɔ:tɪsɒl/
・UK /'kɔ:tɪsɒl/
A1
noun
- Adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
- A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal gland that regulates various bodily functions, including metabolism and immune response.
other
- A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex and involved in regulating stress response, metabolism, and immune function.