hydrocortisone
/hahy-druh-kawr-tuh-zohn, -sohn/US // ˌhaɪ drəˈkɔr təˌzoʊn, -ˌsoʊn //UK // (ˌhaɪdrəʊˈkɔːtɪˌzəʊn) //
氢化可的松,氢化可待因,氢化可他松,氢化可得松
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : Biochemistry. a steroid hormone, C21H30O5, of the adrenal cortex, active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism.
- : Pharmacology.Also called cortisol. a powerful anti-inflammatory drug, C21H30O5, used in the treatment of shock, allergies, certain forms of arthritis, and other conditions.
Examples
This group includes familiar medicines like hydrocortisone, cortisone, prednisone, and Decadron.
He was given hydrocortisone because of his previous medical condition.
Yes, sir; he was given 300 milligrams of hydrocortisone which is an adrenal hormone.
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