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corticosterone

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cor·ti·cos·ter·one  (kôrt-kst-rn)
n.
A corticosteroid, C21H30O4, that functions in the metabolism of carbohydrates and proteins.
[cortico- + ster(ol) + -one.]
corticosterone [ˌkɔːtɪˈkɒstəˌrəʊn]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) a glucocorticoid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex. Formula: C21H30O4 See also corticosteroid
[from cortico- + ster(ol) + -one]
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Noun1.corticosterone - secreted by the adrenal cortex; involved in regulating water and electrolyte balance in the body
glucocorticoid - a steroid hormone that is produced by the adrenal cortex of animals; affects functioning of gonads and has anti-inflammatory activity


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