hydrocortisone, cortisol, Hydrocortone, Cortef

an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism

• corticosteroid, corticoid, adrenal cortical steroid — a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response