Synonyms of Kortison
Synonyms of kortison are hidrokortison, kortikosteroid, glukokortikoid, hormon adrenal, and steroid.
noun
kedokteran
Loanword
From inggris
Meaning of Kortison
A steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex, with the chemical formula C21H28O5, involved in body metabolism.
- hidrokortisonHydrocortisone is the biologically active form of cortisone. Both terms are often used interchangeably in clinical contexts, though they are biochemically distinct.
- kortikosteroidCorticosteroid is a broader term encompassing cortisone and related compounds, used primarily in pharmacological and clinical medical contexts.
- glukokortikoidGlucocorticoid is a more specific functional classification of cortisone, used in biochemistry and endocrinology contexts.
- hormon adrenalA general term used in popular or simplified medical contexts to refer to cortisone and other adrenal compounds.
- steroidIn informal conversation, cortisone is often referred to simply as "steroid", though this term is far broader scientifically.