glucocorticoids
glucocorticoids — noun
- glucocorticoidssingular
- glucocorticoidsesplural
1. a class of natural or laboratory-made substances released by the two small adren
a class of natural or laboratory-made substances released by the two small adrenal glands near the kidneys that control how the body processes nutrients for energy, reduce inflammation, and are used as treatments for illnesses like asthma and rheumatoid arthritis
The doctor prescribed glucocorticoids to help control Hao's severe asthma attacks.
prescribe + glucocorticoids + for [condition]
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis often take glucocorticoids to reduce joint swelling and pain.
Glucocorticoids are naturally produced by the body to keep energy levels stable throughout the day.
Long-term use of glucocorticoids can lead to side effects like weight gain and weaker bones.
Antonia's skin condition improved greatly after the doctor gave her a low dose of glucocorticoids.
- corticosteroid
broader term; all glucocorticoids are corticosteroids, but corticosteroids also include mineralocorticoids
- steroid hormone
more general category; refers to any hormone with a steroid chemical structure, not just adrenal hormones
- cortisol
specific type; cortisol is the main natural glucocorticoid in humans, while glucocorticoids include both natural and synthetic forms
文法句型
glucocorticoid + therapy / treatment
prescribe + glucocorticoids
用法筆記
Frequently used in the singular form (glucocorticoid) as a countable noun when referring to a specific type, or as an uncountable noun when referring to the class of substances. In clinical contexts, often found in compound nouns such as glucocorticoid therapy or glucocorticoid injection.