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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
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secretion go
a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell
a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell
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endocrine, hormone, internal secretion go
the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
glucocorticoid
a steroid hormone that is produced by the adrenal cortex of animals
a steroid hormone that is produced by the adrenal cortex of animals
noun.substance
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corticosterone go
secreted by the adrenal cortex
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prednisolone, Pediapred, Prelone go
a glucocorticoid (trade names Pediapred or Prelone) used to treat inflammatory conditions
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prednisone, Orasone, Deltasone, Liquid Pred, Meticorten go
a dehydrogenated analogue of cortisol (trade names Orasone or Deltasone or Liquid Pred or Meticorten)