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corticosteroid
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corticosteroid [¦kȯrd·ə‚kō′stir‚ȯid]
(biochemistry)
Any steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex of vertebrates.
Any steroid with properties of an adrenal cortex steroid.


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Corticosteriods such as Prednisolone interfere with the immunologic response and prevent rejection.
Use of certain medications, such as corticosteriods and anticonvulsants
A positive fFN test can prompt closer monitoring or interventions such as corticosteriods for acceleration of fetal lung maturation.
 
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