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corticosteroid
皮质类固醇；肾上腺皮质激素
核心释义
可指人体肾上腺皮质分泌的天然激素，也可指人工合成的同类药物。
Any of a group of steroid hormones produced by the adrenal cortex, or a synthetic hormone with a similar structure; synthetic corticosteroids are used as drugs to reduce swelling and suppress the immune response.
- 1.
由肾上腺皮质分泌的类固醇激素,参与多种生理系统。
Any of a group of steroid hormones, secreted by the adrenal cortex, that are involved in a large range of physiological systems.
- 2.
皮质类固醇
a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response
- 3.
若干种相关结构的合成激素。
Any of several synthetic hormones of related structure.
由肾上腺皮质分泌的类固醇激素,参与多种生理系统。；皮质类固醇；若干种相关结构的合成激素。；皮质类固醇；[医] 皮质甾(类)(化学)；皮质类固醇(生化)
用法In use
The doctor prescribed a corticosteroid to reduce the swelling in my ankle.
用法提示：句中 corticosteroid 作名词，指用于消炎的皮质类固醇药物。
Many corticosteroid creams are used to treat skin rashes and itching.
用法提示：corticosteroid 以复数形式作定语，表示一类皮质类固醇药物。
Using corticosteroids for a long time may raise your risk of bone problems.
用法提示：corticosteroids 作名词复数，指长期服用的皮质类固醇激素类药物。
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