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hydrocortisone Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex (biochemically identical to cortisol), or its synthetic equivalent used medicinally as an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant agent to treat skin irritations, allergies, and adrenal insufficiency.
Usage Example
"The dermatologist recommended a mild over-the-counter cortisol cream to relieve the itching caused by poison ivy."
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cortisol
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hydrocortisone. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hydrocortisone