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coronary heart disease

A disease in which there is a narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries (blood vessels that carry blood and oxygen to the heart). Coronary heart disease is … [Read more...]

corpus

The body of the uterus. … [Read more...]

Cort-Dome

(Other name for: therapeutic hydrocortisone) … [Read more...]

Cortalone

(Other name for: prednisolone) … [Read more...]

Cortef

(Other name for: therapeutic hydrocortisone) … [Read more...]

Cortenema

(Other name for: therapeutic hydrocortisone) … [Read more...]

corticosteroid

Any steroid hormone made in the adrenal cortex (the outer part of the adrenal gland). They are also made in the laboratory. Corticosteroids have many different … [Read more...]

corticotropin

A hormone made in the pituitary gland. Corticotropin acts on the outer part of the adrenal gland to control its release of corticosteroid hormones. More … [Read more...]

cortisol

A hormone made by the adrenal cortex (the outer layer of the adrenal gland). It helps the body use glucose (a sugar), protein, and fats. Cortisol made in the … [Read more...]

cortisone

A natural steroid hormone produced in the adrenal gland. It can also be made in the laboratory. Cortisone reduces swelling and can suppress immune responses. … [Read more...]