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Meaning of "hydrocortisone" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HYDROCORTISONE

hydrocortisone  [ˌhaɪdrəʊˈkɔːtɪˌzəʊn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HYDROCORTISONE

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Hydrocortisone is a noun.
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WHAT DOES HYDROCORTISONE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

hydrocortisone

Cortisol

Cortisol is a steroid hormone, more specifically a glucocorticoid, produced by the zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex. It is released in response to stress and a low level of blood glucocorticoid. Its primary functions are to increase blood sugar through gluconeogenesis, suppress the immune system, and aid the metabolism of fat, protein, and carbohydrate. It also decreases bone formation. Hydrocortisone, is a name for cortisol when used as a medication. It can be used to treat people who lack adequate stores of naturally generated cortisol in their bodies. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines needed in a basic health system.

Definition of hydrocortisone in the English dictionary

The definition of hydrocortisone in the dictionary is the principal glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex; 17-hydroxycorticosterone. The synthesized form is used mainly in treating rheumatic, allergic, and inflammatory disorders. Formula: C21H30O5 Also called: cortisol.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HYDROCORTISONE


aminophenazone
əˌmaɪnəʊˈfiːnəˌzəʊn
Azon
ˈeɪzəʊn
bizone
ˈbaɪˌzəʊn
cabezone
ˈkæbɪˌzəʊn
downzone
ˈdaʊnˌzəʊn
estramazone
eˈstræməˌzəʊn
Eurozone
ˈjʊərəʊˌzəʊn
Godzone
ˈɡɒdzəʊn
halazone
ˈhæləˌzəʊn
interzone
ˈɪntəˌzəʊn
oxyphenbutazone
ˌɒksɪfɛnˈbjuːtəˌzəʊn
ozone
ˈəʊzəʊn
phenylbutazone
ˌfiːnaɪlˈbjuːtəˌzəʊn
rezone
ˌriːˈzəʊn
semicarbazone
ˌsɛmɪˈkɑːbəˌzəʊn
subzone
ˈsʌbˌzəʊn
sulphinpyrazone
ˌsʌlfɪnˈpaɪrəˌzəʊn
Trizone
ˈtraɪˌzəʊn
warzone
ˈwɔːˌzəʊn
zone
zəʊn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HYDROCORTISONE

hydrocellulose
hydrocephalic
hydrocephaloid
hydrocephalous
hydrocephalus
hydrocephaly
hydrochloric
hydrochloric acid
hydrochloride
hydrochore
hydrochoric
hydrocodone
hydrocolloid
hydrocolloidal
hydrocoral
hydrocoralline
hydrocrack
hydrocracker
hydrocyanic
hydrocyanic acid

WORDS THAT END LIKE HYDROCORTISONE

a good one
alone
anyone
cassone
cortisone
dapsone
dexamethasone
done
ecdysone
everyone
gone
in one
iPhone
leone
let alone
no one
no-one
none
prednisone
sone

Synonyms and antonyms of hydrocortisone in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «hydrocortisone» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HYDROCORTISONE

Find out the translation of hydrocortisone to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of hydrocortisone from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «hydrocortisone» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

氢化可的松
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

hidrocortisona
570 millions of speakers

English

hydrocortisone
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

hydrocortisone
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الهيدروكورتيزون
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

гидрокортизон
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

hidrocortisona
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

hydrocortisone
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

hydrocortisone
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Hidrokortison
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Hydrocortison
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ヒドロコルチゾン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

하이드로 코티손
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Hydrocortisone
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hydrocortisone
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஹைட்ரோகார்ட்டிசோன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हायड्रोकार्टिसोन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

hidrokortizon
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

idrocortisone
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

hydrokortyzon
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

гидрокортизон
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

hidrocortizon
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

υδροκορτιζόνη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

hidrokortisoon
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hydrokortison
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hydrokortison
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of hydrocortisone

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HYDROCORTISONE»

The term «hydrocortisone» is quite widely used and occupies the 23.715 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HYDROCORTISONE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about hydrocortisone

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HYDROCORTISONE»

Discover the use of hydrocortisone in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to hydrocortisone and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Foye's Principles of Medicinal Chemistry
Only the unbound fraction of hydrocortisone and the .synthetic corticosteroids are biologically active. Generally, the amount of transcortin in the plasma determines the distribution of glucocorticoids between free and bound forms, and free ...
Thomas L. Lemke, David A. Williams, 2008
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Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation: A Reference Guide to Fetal ...
Therapeutically equivalent IM doses of hydrocortisone (4 mg), prednisolone (1 mg), or dexamethasone (0.15 mg) were administered to pregnant mice (weight 20–25 g) on gestational days 11–14. After exclusion of offspring with spontaneous ...
Gerald G. Briggs, Roger K. Freeman, Sumner J. Yaffe, 2011
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Integrative Medicine
Licorice extract, which contains glycyrrhizin, a compound that raises adrenal hormone levels. Licorice also protects against stomach irritation, which can occur with hydrocortisone and occasionally even with glandulars.
David Rakel, 2012
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Critical Care Nephrology
Doses of methylprednisolone as high as 20 to 30 mg per kg of body weight (total of 10,000 to 40,000 mg of hydrocortisone) over 24 hours were investigated.41'42' 53 These studies were unable to demonstrate an improved outcome, and a ...
Claudio Ronco, Rinaldo Bellomo, John A. Kellum, 2008
5
Primary Care Pediatrics
A minimum dose of 6 mg/d of hydrocortisone (oral hydrocortisone cypionate, Cortef, suspension 10 mg/5 mL) in three divided doses is usually administered to infants with CAH. The short half-life of hydrocortisone minimizes growth ...
Carol Green-Hernandez, Joanne K. Singleton, Daniel Z. Aronzon, 2001
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Manual of Endocrinology and Metabolism
hydrocortisone per hour via continuous intravenous drip) have been also successfully applied in practice, and are perhaps suitable for lesser procedures. Medication is tapered rapidly (3 to 5 days) to the previous dosage. Acute situations do ...
Norman Lavin, 2009
7
Principles and Practice of Endocrinology and Metabolism
HO HO CORTISOL (HYDROCORTISONE) FLUDROCORTISONE (9a- FLUOROHYDROCORTISONE) FIGURE 78-3. Structure of the mineralocorticoid fludrocortisone. The arrow indicates the structural difference between this synthetic steroid ...
Kenneth L. Becker, 2001
8
Clinical Anesthesia
MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY Hydrocortisone, 100 mg IV bolus, followed by hydrocortisone, 100 mg q6h for 24 hr Fluid and electrolyte replacement as indicated by vital signs, serum electrolytes, and serum glucose ...
Paul G. Barash, 2009
9
Drug Therapy in Nursing
Hydrocortisone sodium succinate (Solu-Cortef, A-Hydrocort) is administered parenterally for acute adrenal insufficiency or when oral administration is not possible for other indications. Because of its glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid activity ...
Diane S. Aschenbrenner, Samantha J. Venable, 2009
10
Primary Care for Women
Glucocorticoid replacement is best achieved by administering 12 to 15 mg/M: of hydrocortisone daily in one or two oral doses. Ideally, the morning dose is given as soon after waking as possible; for individuals who feel extremely fatigued in ...
Phyllis Carolyn Leppert, Jeffrey F. Peipert, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HYDROCORTISONE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term hydrocortisone is used in the context of the following news items.
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Sunburn: how to treat the effects of prolonged sun exposure …
In addition to moisturizer, a low-dose hydrocortisone cream (0.5-1%) can reduce pain and swelling while speeding up the recovery process. «Medical News Today, Jul 15»
2
Poison ivy global warming - The Journal News
An over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream can also relieve itching. When to seek medical attention: Young says that you should make an ... «The Journal News | LoHud.com, Jul 15»
3
Bed bugs are making themselves at home with more frequency
Babich will send patients home with some prescription strength hydrocortisone for the itch and a recommendation to start checking hiding ... «Herald & Review, Jul 15»
4
Shire PLC 14.6% Potential Upside Indicated by Berenberg …
... FOSRENOL (lanthanum carbonate), XAGRID/ AGRYLIN (anagrelide hydrochloride) and PLENADREN (modified release hydrocortisone). «DirectorsTalk Interviews, Jul 15»
5
ANI Pharmaceuticals Inc 2.2% Potential Upside Now Implied by …
Its generic products include Esterified Estrogen with Methyltestosterone, Fluvoxamine Maleate, Hydrocortisone Enema, Methazolamide, ... «DirectorsTalk Interviews, Jul 15»
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How To Tell If A Bug Bite Needs Medical Attention - Huffington Post
The Answer: Sometimes that pesky mosquito bite just needs a little hydrocortisone cream and time to heal. But occasionally, it's not so simple. «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
7
ANI Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:ANIP) announced that it has …
... and compulsions in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder; Hydrocortisone Enema and Cortenema for the treatment of ulcerative colitis ... «Inside Trade, Jul 15»
8
Vasopressor and Inotropic Management Of Patients With Septic Shock
A recent study examined the interaction of vasopressin and hydrocortisone in 61 patients with septic shock. Unlike the VASST trial, addition of hydrocortisone to ... «P&T Community, Jul 15»
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WHAT'S GOING AROUND: Enterovirus
If you're dealing with the itchy bumps, he says try hard not to scratch. You can use creams like hydrocortisone, calamine lotion, or ice to treat the ... «WILX-TV, Jul 15»
10
Dr Margaret Abbott: Treating insect bites
Sprays and creams containing a local anaesthetic, antihistamine or mild hydrocortisone can help to alleviate pain and swelling – these are ... «Nottingham Post, Jul 15»

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