Meaning of CORTISOL

Pronunciation:			'korti`sol
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
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	Synonyms:		Cortef, hydrocortisone, Hydrocortone
	See Also:		adrenal cortical steroid, corticoid, corticosteroid
Medical Dictionary
	Definition:		The major natural glucocorticoid (GC) in humans. It is the primary stress hormone.