Cortisol
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| Cortisol | |
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| Term | Cortisol |
| Short definition | Corticotropin - (pronounced) (KOR-tih-koh-TROH pen) A hormone made in the pituitary gland. Corticotropin acts on the outer part of the adrenal gland to control the release of corticosteroid hormones. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Cortisol - (pronounced) (KOR-tih-sol) hormone made by the adrenal cortex (the outer layer of the adrenal gland). It helps the body use glucose (a sugar), protein and fats. Laboratory-made cortisol is called hydrocortisone. It is used to treat many conditions, including inflammation, allergies, and some cancers. Cortisol is a type of glucocorticoid hormone
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