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Cortisol

Verb / ˈkɔ:rtɪˌsɔ:l / Another word for cortisol — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal gland in response to stress.

Synonyms & similar words

hydrocortone cortef hydrocortisone hydrocortisone glucocorticoid steroid corticoid corticotropin ACTH glucocorticosteroid cortisone adrenaline epinephrine norepinephrine corticosterone deoxycortisol pregnenolone progesterone

Example sentences

  1. My cortisol levels were high after the accident.
  2. Stress causes cortisol to be released into the body.
  3. Cortisol can affect your mood and energy levels.
  4. The doctor prescribed cortisol to help with my inflammation.
  5. Cortisol is important for regulating the body's response to stress.

Quotes

  • Stress is the trash of modern life - we all generate it but if you don't dispose of it properly, it will pile up and overtake your life. - Danzae Pace
  • Stress is nothing more than a socially acceptable form of mental illness. - Richard Carlson
  • You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them. - Maya Angelou

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