corticosteroid
Adrenal hormone class
Corticosteroids are a class of steroid hormones produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized as drugs.
They regulate inflammation, immune response, and metabolism.
Medical uses include treating asthma, allergies, arthritis, and autoimmune conditions: The doctor prescribed corticosteroids for the rash.
Often shortened to steroids in medical contexts, though distinct from anabolic steroids used for muscle building.
Adrenal steroid regulating stress
- aldosteroneAdrenal hormone controlling electrolytes
- glucocorticoidSteroid regulating metabolism, immunity
- adrenalNear the kidneys
- ACTHAdrenal-stimulating pituitary secretion
pituitary · hypothalamus · axis · feedback · homeostasis · regulation · insufficiency · Addison's
Medicated skin cream
- creamRich milk fat
- lotionLiquid skin moisturizer
- eczemaInflammatory skin disorder
- dermatitisInflammation of the skin
rash · psoriasis · skin · potency · atrophy · thinning · application · flare
Unusually circular facial appearance
- weight gainBody mass accumulation
- osteoporosisDisease weakening skeletal structure
- hyperglycemiaAbnormally high blood glucose
- skin thinningLoss of dermal thickness
cataracts · glaucoma · immunosuppression · bruising · stretch marks · insomnia · hypertension · edema
Synthetic corticosteroid medication
- dexamethasoneSynthetic corticosteroid reducing inflammation
- prednisoloneSynthetic anti-inflammatory hormone medication
Protective tissue response
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- prostaglandinsLipid-derived signaling compounds
- cytokinesImmune signaling proteins
edema · arthritis · tendinitis · bursitis · colitis · vasculitis · dermatitis · nephritis
Body attacks itself
- lupusChronic autoimmune disorder
- multiple sclerosisAutoimmune demyelinating neurological disease
- psoriasisImmune system attacks skin cells
- rheumatoidImmune-mediated joint inflammation
transplant · rejection · T-cells · lymphocytes · suppression · Crohn's · ulcerative colitis · sarcoidosis
Chronic lung inflammation
- inhalerPortable respiratory medication device
- nebulizerMist-making breathing apparatus
- wheezingHarsh, whistling respiration
- bronchospasmInvoluntary narrowing of airways
bronchodilator · COPD · pulmonary · spirometry · airways · eosinophils · sputum · allergen
cortisol
Adrenal steroid regulating stress
- aldosteroneAdrenal hormone controlling electrolytes
- glucocorticoidSteroid regulating metabolism, immunity
- adrenalNear the kidneys
ACTH · pituitary · hypothalamus · axis · feedback · homeostasis · regulation · insufficiency · Addison's · metabolism
ointment
Medicated skin cream
dermatitis · rash · psoriasis · skin · potency · atrophy · thinning · application · flare · itching
moon face
Unusually circular facial appearance
- weight gainBody mass accumulation
- osteoporosisDisease weakening skeletal structure
- hyperglycemiaAbnormally high blood glucose
skin thinning · cataracts · glaucoma · immunosuppression · bruising · stretch marks · insomnia · hypertension · edema · muscle weakness
prednisone
Synthetic corticosteroid medication
- dexamethasoneSynthetic corticosteroid reducing inflammation
- prednisoloneSynthetic anti-inflammatory hormone medication
inflammation
Protective tissue response
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- prostaglandinsLipid-derived signaling compounds
cytokines · edema · arthritis · tendinitis · bursitis · colitis · vasculitis · dermatitis · nephritis · COX-2
autoimmune
Body attacks itself
- lupusChronic autoimmune disorder
- multiple sclerosisAutoimmune demyelinating neurological disease
- psoriasisImmune system attacks skin cells
rheumatoid · transplant · rejection · T-cells · lymphocytes · suppression · Crohn's · ulcerative colitis · sarcoidosis · vasculitis
asthma
Chronic lung inflammation
- inhalerPortable respiratory medication device
- nebulizerMist-making breathing apparatus
- wheezingHarsh, whistling respiration
bronchospasm · bronchodilator · COPD · pulmonary · spirometry · airways · eosinophils · sputum · allergen · coughing
- medicationspills, Tylenol, capsules, tablets, Xanax
- topicalsointment, lotion, cream, balm, salve
- hormonesestrogen, testosterone, insulin, hormone, cortisol
- allergy reliefantihistamines, allergy pills, allergy shots, immunotherapy, EpiPen
- anti-inflammatoriesibuprofen, aspirin, naproxen, NSAIDs, NSAID
- asthma careinhaler, nebulizer, spacer, bronchodilator, albuterol
corticosteroidimmune booster
Agent strengthening disease defenses
interferon · interleukin · vaccine · adjuvant
corticosteroidantibiotic
Bacteria-killing medication
NSAID · antihistamine · anabolic steroid · opioid · analgesic