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...]
C
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...]