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Cortisol

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Definition

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

Synonyms & similar words

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

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