glucocorticoid
A class of steroid hormones necessary for decreasing inflammation and for stress response in order to achieve homeostasis of the body. It is also responsible in the body's sleep-wake cycle.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Health care
- Category: Medicine
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