glucocorticoids
Adrenal steroid hormones
Glucocorticoids are steroid hormones produced by the adrenal glands that regulate 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 in conditions from asthma to arthritis: The doctor put her on glucocorticoids for her lupus flare.
Synthetic corticosteroid medication
- dexamethasoneSynthetic corticosteroid reducing inflammation
- prednisoloneSynthetic anti-inflammatory hormone medication
- taperingProgressive decrease in width
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
prescription · side effects · oral steroids · topical steroids · injection · systemic · potency · bioavailability
Inflammation-reducing agent
- immunosuppressantAgent reducing bodily defenses
- cytokinesImmune signaling proteins
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- lymphocytesAdaptive immunity cells
T-cells · leukocytes · interleukins · prostaglandins · neutrophils · macrophages · COX-2 · eosinophils
Subthalamic regulatory brain region
- pituitaryBrain-base hormone gland
- ACTHAdrenal-stimulating pituitary secretion
- adrenocorticotropicStimulating outer adrenal layer
- zona fasciculataCortisol-secreting adrenal region
circadian rhythm · stress response · feedback loop · negative feedback · CRH
Chronic lung inflammation
- allergiesAdverse immune responses
- eczemaInflammatory skin disorder
- psoriasisImmune system attacks skin cells
- rheumatoid arthritisAutoimmune joint disease
lupus · inflammatory bowel disease · COPD · dermatitis · multiple sclerosis · transplant rejection · anaphylaxis · gout
Abnormally high blood glucose
- lipolysisMetabolic fat decomposition
- insulin resistanceReduced cellular hormone sensitivity
- blood sugarCirculating glucose level
- glycogenStored glucose polymer
Disease weakening skeletal structure
- weight gainBody mass accumulation
- moon faceUnusually circular facial appearance
- skin thinningLoss of dermal thickness
- bruisingCausing tissue discoloration
immunodeficiency · hyperglycemia · hypertension · cataracts · glaucoma · insomnia · striae · peptic ulcer
prednisone
Synthetic corticosteroid medication
- dexamethasoneSynthetic corticosteroid reducing inflammation
- prednisoloneSynthetic anti-inflammatory hormone medication
- taperingProgressive decrease in width
dosage · prescription · side effects · oral steroids · topical steroids · injection · systemic · potency · bioavailability
anti-inflammatory
Inflammation-reducing agent
- immunosuppressantAgent reducing bodily defenses
- cytokinesImmune signaling proteins
- inflammationProtective tissue response
lymphocytes · T-cells · leukocytes · interleukins · prostaglandins · neutrophils · macrophages · COX-2 · eosinophils · allergic response
hypothalamus
Subthalamic regulatory brain region
- pituitaryBrain-base hormone gland
- ACTHAdrenal-stimulating pituitary secretion
- adrenocorticotropicStimulating outer adrenal layer
zona fasciculata · circadian rhythm · stress response · feedback loop · negative feedback · CRH
asthma
Chronic lung inflammation
- allergiesAdverse immune responses
- eczemaInflammatory skin disorder
- psoriasisImmune system attacks skin cells
rheumatoid arthritis · lupus · inflammatory bowel disease · COPD · dermatitis · multiple sclerosis · transplant rejection · anaphylaxis · gout · sarcoidosis
hyperglycemia
Abnormally high blood glucose
- lipolysisMetabolic fat decomposition
- insulin resistanceReduced cellular hormone sensitivity
- blood sugarCirculating glucose level
osteoporosis
Disease weakening skeletal structure
- weight gainBody mass accumulation
- moon faceUnusually circular facial appearance
- skin thinningLoss of dermal thickness
bruising · immunodeficiency · hyperglycemia · hypertension · cataracts · glaucoma · insomnia · striae · peptic ulcer · myopathy
- stressstress, chronic stress, acute stress, strain, stressor
- hormonesestrogen, testosterone, insulin, hormone, progesterone
- stress responsefight-or-flight, adrenaline, epinephrine, freeze response, startle response
- Addison's diseasealdosterone, hyperpigmentation
- Adrenal Glandsadrenal gland, adrenaline, epinephrine, norepinephrine, aldosterone
- steroid hormonestestosterone, estrogen, progesterone, aldosterone, estradiol
glucose, cortex, steroid, cortisol, cortisone, corticosteroids, hydrocortisone