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corticosteroid
This term refers to a specific class of steroid hormones that mimic the effects of cortisol. In a clinical setting, it is used to describe potent anti-inflammatory agents used to treat conditions like asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and severe allergic reactions.
Because these medications can cause significant systemic side effects, such as weight gain or bone density loss, the term often carries a connotation of high-potency medical intervention. It is distinct from anabolic steroids, which are used for muscle growth, as corticosteroids focus on immune suppression and inflammation control.
Meanings
Examples
The dermatologist prescribed a topical corticosteroid for the rash.
The dermatologist prescribed a topical corticosteroid for the rash.
I wonder if this corticosteroid will make me feel jittery.
Long term use of a corticosteroid can lead to bone thinning.
The patient was put on a high dose corticosteroid regimen to treat the autoimmune flare.
You should taper your corticosteroid dose rather than stopping it abruptly.
An inhaled corticosteroid is often used for the daily management of asthma.
An inhaled corticosteroid is often used for the daily management of asthma.
The surgeon administered a corticosteroid injection to reduce the inflammation in the shoulder.
Does this corticosteroid cause weight gain as a side effect?