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glucocorticoid [¦glü·kō¦kȯrd·ə‚kȯid] (biochemistry) A corticoid that affects glucose metabolism; secreted principally by the adrenal cortex. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Comparative study of the effects of different glucocorticosteroids on eosinophil survival primed by cultured epithelial cell supernatants obtained from nasal mucosa and nasal polyps. The brain is also a target of the adverse effects of prolonged elevation of glucocorticosteroids (Kerr et al. The purpose of this investigation was to further investigate the action of glucocorticosteroids at the cellular level and provide knowledge regarding the potential use of kidney cells to counteract the effects of kidney failure that often results from alteration or dysfunction of kidney tissues. |
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