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ふくじんしつ 副腎皮質
Noun
1. adrenocortical hormone; adrenal cortex hormonePhysiology
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2. CorticosteroidCorticosteroids are a class of chemicals that includes steroid hormones naturally produced in the adrenal cortex of vertebrates and analogues of these hormones that are synthesized in laboratories. Corticosteroids are involved in a wide range of physiologic processes, including stress response, immune response, and regulation of inflammation, carbohydrate metabolism, protein catabolism, blood electrolyte levels, and behavior.
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