corticosteroid

n. steroid hormone that the adrenal cortex produces; type of steroid (Chemistry)

Corticosteroids are a class of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex. Corticosteroids are involved in a wide range of physiologic systems such as stress response, immune response and regulation of inflammation, carbohydrate metabolism, protein catabolism, blood electrolyte levels, and behavior.
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Corticosteroid /cor·ti·co·ster·oid/ any of the steroids elaborated by the adrenal cortex or any synthetic equivalents; divided into two major [more]Corticosteroid - Community and Resources

Noun
1. a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response; "adrenal cortical steroids are used to treat many different conditions"
(synonym) corticoid, adrenal cortical steroid
(hypernym) steroid hormone, steroid, sex hormone
(hyponym) mineralocorticoid

Any of the steroid hormones made by the cortex (outer layer) of the adrenal gland. Cortisol is a corticosteroid.