glucocorticoid

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree Ancient Greek γλῠκῠ́ς (glŭkŭ́s)der. New Latinder. English gluco- English corticoid English glucocorticoid From gluco- + corticoid.

1. Any of a group of steroid hormones, produced by the adrenal cortex, that are involved in metabolism and have anti-inflammatory properties.