corticoids
Anti-inflammatory steroid hormones
Corticoids are steroid hormones produced by the adrenal cortex or their synthetic equivalents.
The term encompasses both glucocorticoids like cortisol, which regulate metabolism and immune response, and mineralocorticoids like aldosterone, which control salt and water balance.
Synthetic corticoids are widely prescribed for inflammation, allergies, and autoimmune conditions: The doctor prescribed corticoids for her severe asthma.
Adrenal hormone controlling electrolytes
- adrenal glandKidney-top hormone producer
- ACTHAdrenal-stimulating pituitary secretion
- pituitaryBrain-base hormone gland
- hypothalamusSubthalamic regulatory brain region
CRH · feedback loop · adrenocorticotropic · hormonal balance · cholesterol · synthesis · androgens · steroid hormone
Inflammation-reducing agent
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- prednisoneSynthetic corticosteroid medication
- hydrocortisoneAdrenal steroid hormone
- dexamethasoneSynthetic corticosteroid reducing inflammation
redness · edema · arthritis · asthma · eczema · psoriasis · dermatitis · allergic reaction
Medical dispensing authorization
- topicalCurrently relevant or newsworthy
- inhaledDrew into lungs
- systemicAffecting an entire structure
- oralOf the mouth
injectable · dosage · taper · adverse effects · osteoporosis · moon face · weight gain · cream
Reduced bodily defense activation
- lymphocytesAdaptive immunity cells
- T-cellsThymus-matured immune lymphocytes
- cytokinesImmune signaling proteins
- autoimmunityImmune system targets self
interleukins · macrophages · neutrophils · eosinophils · thymus · inflammatory response · white blood cells · transplant rejection
Circulating glucose level
- muscle wastingLoss of tissue mass
- hyperglycemiaAbnormally high blood glucose
- insulin resistanceReduced cellular hormone sensitivity
aldosterone
Adrenal hormone controlling electrolytes
- adrenal glandKidney-top hormone producer
- ACTHAdrenal-stimulating pituitary secretion
- pituitaryBrain-base hormone gland
hypothalamus · CRH · feedback loop · adrenocorticotropic · hormonal balance · cholesterol · synthesis · androgens · steroid hormone · endocrine
anti-inflammatory
Inflammation-reducing agent
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- prednisoneSynthetic corticosteroid medication
- hydrocortisoneAdrenal steroid hormone
dexamethasone · redness · edema · arthritis · asthma · eczema · psoriasis · dermatitis · allergic reaction · lupus
prescription
Medical dispensing authorization
oral · injectable · dosage · taper · adverse effects · osteoporosis · moon face · weight gain · cream · ointment
immunosuppression
Reduced bodily defense activation
- lymphocytesAdaptive immunity cells
- T-cellsThymus-matured immune lymphocytes
- cytokinesImmune signaling proteins
autoimmunity · interleukins · macrophages · neutrophils · eosinophils · thymus · inflammatory response · white blood cells · transplant rejection · leukocytes
blood sugar
Circulating glucose level
- muscle wastingLoss of tissue mass
- hyperglycemiaAbnormally high blood glucose
- insulin resistanceReduced cellular hormone sensitivity
corticoidsanabolic steroids
Muscle-building hormones, synthetic
androgens · testosterone · growth hormone · estrogens · progesterone
corticoidsimmunomodulators
Agents modifying bodily defenses
interferons · interleukins · cytokines · adjuvants · vaccines