glucocorticoid


Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
glucocorticoid /ˌgluːkə(ʊ)ˈkɔːtɪkɔɪd/
noun Biochemistry any of a group of corticosteroids which are involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats and have anti-inflammatory activity.
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