any steroid hormone made in the adrenal cortex (the outer part of the adrenal gland). they are also made in the laboratory. corticosteroids have many different effects in the body, and are used to treat many different conditions. they may be used as hormone replacement, to suppress the immune system, and to treat some side effects of cancer and its treatment. corticosteroids are also used to treat certain lymphomas and lymphoid leukemias.
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corticosteroid (複数形 corticosteroids)
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出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/06/14 16:37 UTC 版)
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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