noun
an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
• Syn: ↑hydrocortisone, ↑cortisol, ↑Hydrocortone
• Usage Domain: ↑trade name, ↑trade name (for: ↑Hydrocortone)
• Hypernyms: ↑corticosteroid, ↑corticoid, ↑adrenal cortical steroid
Useful english dictionary. 2012.