cortisol

n. hormone derived from cortisone which is used to treat arthritis

Cortisol is a corticosteroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex (in the adrenal gland). It is a vital hormone that is often referred to as the "stress hormone" as it is involved in the response to stress. It increases blood pressure, blood sugar levels and has an immunosuppressive action. In pharmacology, the synthetic form of cortisol is referred to as hydrocortisone, and is used as an antagonist in the treatment of allergies and inflammation as well as substitute supplementation in cortisol production deficiencies. When first introduced as a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, it was referred to as Compound E.
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Cortisol /cor·ti·sol/ the major natural glucocorticoid elaborated by the adrenal cortex; it affects the metabolism of glucose, protein, and fats and [more]Cortisol - Community and Resources

Noun
1. an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
(synonym) hydrocortisone, Hydrocortone, Cortef
(hypernym) corticosteroid, corticoid, adrenal cortical steroid
(classification) trade name, brand name, brand, marque

n. cortisol, hormone derived from cortisone which is used to treat arthritis