cortisol

US /'kɔ:tɪsɒl/

UK /'kɔ:tɪsɒl/

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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.