Synonyms for hydrocortisone
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Name used for cortisol, a glucocorticoid steroid hormone, when used as a medication. Used to treat e.g. inflammation resulting from rheumatism and eczema.
Forms
- Plural
- hydrocortisones → cortisols…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| hydrocortisone | falling | |
| cortisol | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- cortisol3
- 13 letters
- hydrocortisol, corticosterol
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (cortisol3 = 3 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- hydrocortisone