Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun a steroid hormone (C21H30O5) active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism; -- called also
hydrocortisone . It is used in medicine as an antiinflammatory agent.
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- noun biochemistry The
steroid hormone hydrocortisone .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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Chronic stress raises the blood level of a hormone called cortisol, which is made by your adrenal glands.
Leo Galland, M.D.: Calm Your Mind, Relax Your Body and Lose Weight 2010
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When under stress, the body releases a hormone called cortisol which is produced in greater quantities after consuming caffeine.
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(This means that cortisol is racing through your system and wreaking havoc on your capacity to think clearly and act productively.)
Dr. Cara Barker: Tapping Your Inner Strength in Troubling Times Dr. Cara Barker 2010
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Girls with larger increases in cortisol acted more anxious and vigilant at child care, while boys acted more angry and aggressive, Gunnar reported.
Young Children With High-Quality Daycare See Lasting Benefits | Impact Lab 2010
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(This means that cortisol is racing through your system and wreaking havoc on your capacity to think clearly and act productively.)
Dr. Cara Barker: Tapping Your Inner Strength in Troubling Times Dr. Cara Barker 2010
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Among other things, their rigs monitor production of a neurotransmitter called cortisol, which is produced by the brain when it feels stress.
World Wide Mind Michael chorost 2011
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Among other things, their rigs monitor production of a neurotransmitter called cortisol, which is produced by the brain when it feels stress.
World Wide Mind Michael chorost 2011
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So instead of having a momentary peak in cortisol, you have a permanent elevation of it.
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(This means that cortisol is racing through your system and wreaking havoc on your capacity to think clearly and act productively.)
Dr. Cara Barker: Tapping Your Inner Strength in Troubling Times Dr. Cara Barker 2010
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This inflammation is taken care of through the secretion of another hormone called cortisol which regulates inflammation and also acts as a messenger to the brain, letting it know what is going on with regard to this inflammation.
Debbie Robins: Menopause Survival Guide: 7 TIPS to Keep Your Sanity Intact 2010
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