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Hydrocortisone

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The main glucocorticoid secreted by the ADRENAL CORTEX. Its synthetic counterpart is used, either as an injection or topically, in the treatment of inflammation, allergy, collagen diseases, asthma, adrenocortical deficiency, shock, and some neoplastic conditions.: Definition from: MeSH via Unified Medical Language System at the National Library of Medicine
A drug used to relieve the symptoms of certain hormone shortages and to suppress an immune response.: Definition from: Physician Data Query via Unified Medical Language System at the National Library of Medicine