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hydrocortisone (n.)

also hydro-cortisone, 1951, from hydro- + cortisone.

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Definitions of hydrocortisone from WordNet

hydrocortisone (n.)
an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism;
Synonyms: cortisol / Hydrocortone / Cortef
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