glucocorticoid
Metabolism-regulating steroid class
A glucocorticoid is a steroid hormone that regulates metabolism, immune response, and stress reactions.
Cortisol is the body's primary glucocorticoid.
Synthetic versions like prednisone and dexamethasone are prescribed to reduce inflammation and suppress immune activity: The doctor put her on glucocorticoids for the flare-up.
The name reflects their role in glucose metabolism.
Synthetic corticosteroid medication
- dexamethasoneSynthetic corticosteroid reducing inflammation
- prednisoloneSynthetic anti-inflammatory hormone medication
- adrenalNear the kidneys
- endocrineInternally secreting gland system
ACTH · pituitary · hypothalamus · secretion · receptor · binding · synthesis · regulation
Reduced bodily defense activation
- cytokinesImmune signaling proteins
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- rednessCrimson-hued state
allergy · asthma · arthritis · eczema · psoriasis · autoimmune · lupus · dermatitis
Primary adrenal insufficiency
- insufficiencyShortfall in amount needed
- replacementWhat takes another's place
- taperingProgressive decrease in width
- withdrawalAct of taking away
side-effects · osteoporosis · hyperglycemia · moon-face · dosage · therapy · chronic · acute
Emergency response hormone
- fight-or-flightAcute threat reaction
- arousalStirring to heightened state
- alarmUrgent warning signal
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
chronic · acute · burnout · trauma · anxiety · fatigue · psychosomatic · hyperarousal
Stored glucose polymer
- liverAbdominal detoxifying organ
- catabolismMetabolic molecular dismantling
- proteinFolded amino chain
- lipidWater-insoluble organic compound
homeostasis · enzyme · cytochrome · biotransformation · clearance · half-life · pharmacokinetics · bioavailability
prednisone
Synthetic corticosteroid medication
- dexamethasoneSynthetic corticosteroid reducing inflammation
- prednisoloneSynthetic anti-inflammatory hormone medication
- adrenalNear the kidneys
endocrine · ACTH · pituitary · hypothalamus · secretion · receptor · binding · synthesis · regulation
immunosuppression
Reduced bodily defense activation
- cytokinesImmune signaling proteins
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
redness · allergy · asthma · arthritis · eczema · psoriasis · autoimmune · lupus · dermatitis · colitis
Addison's
Primary adrenal insufficiency
- insufficiencyShortfall in amount needed
- replacementWhat takes another's place
- taperingProgressive decrease in width
withdrawal · side-effects · osteoporosis · hyperglycemia · moon-face · dosage · therapy · chronic · acute · prescription
adrenaline
Emergency response hormone
- fight-or-flightAcute threat reaction
- arousalStirring to heightened state
- alarmUrgent warning signal
adaptation · chronic · acute · burnout · trauma · anxiety · fatigue · psychosomatic · hyperarousal · coping
glycogen
Stored glucose polymer
- liverAbdominal detoxifying organ
- catabolismMetabolic molecular dismantling
- proteinFolded amino chain
lipid · homeostasis · enzyme · cytochrome · biotransformation · clearance · half-life · pharmacokinetics · bioavailability · hepatic