corticosteroids
Definition of abbreviation (noun) -
hormone that is produced by the adrenal cortexPart of speech:
NounPlural: only plural
Example sentences with this word:
Creams and ointments containing corticosteroids, because of their powerful anti-inflammatory action, can lessen the symptoms considerably but they also have the effect of damping down the body's natural defence and, in theory, could lead to the spread of the infection, with potentially fatal results in a primary attack when there is no natural immunity at all.
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