adrenocorticosteroid
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ad·re·no·cor·ti·co·ster·oid
(ə-drē'nō-kôr'tĭ-kō-stîr'oid, -stĕr'-) 
n.
A steroid derived from the adrenal cortex or one that produces physiological effects similar to those of the adrenal cortex.
n.
A steroid derived from the adrenal cortex or one that produces physiological effects similar to those of the adrenal cortex.
[ADREN(AL) + CORTICOSTEROID.]
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adrenocorticosteroid
One of the steroid compounds produced by the adrenal cortex.
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