Corticosteroid
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{{Expansion depth limit exceeded|Term=corticosteroid |Short definition=corpus uteri - {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} (KOR-pus YOO-TEH-ry) The body of the uterus |Type=corticosteroid - {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} (KOR-tih-koh-STAYR-oyd) 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 effects in the body and are used to treat many different conditions. They can be used as hormone replacements, to suppress the immune system, and to treat some side effects of cancer and its treatment. Corticosteroids are also used to treat certain lymphomas and lymphocytic leukemias {{Expansion depth limit exceeded}} }}