(kort'ĭ-sōl‵, -zol‵ )

C₂₁H₃₀O₅, a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex and synthesized for medical use. It has anti-inflammatory, glucocorticoid, and sodium-retaining (mineralocorticoid) properties. It is used clinically to reduce the pain and inflammation of various conditions, including rashes, hemorrhoids, arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease. It also is used as steroid replacement therapy in patients with adrenal insufficiency. SYN: 17-hydroxycorticosterone; hydrocortisone.

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