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
hydrocortisone in American English
(ˌhaɪdrəˈkɔrtəˌsoʊn; ˌhaɪdrəˈkɔrtəˌzoʊn)
US
noun
the principal carbohydrate-regulating corticosteroid, C21H30O5, in humans, with effects similar to cortisone
Examples of 'hydrocortisone' in a sentence
hydrocortisone
Use antihistamines for the former and hydrocortisone one per cent cream for the latter.
The Sun (2014)
This improved matters and a further course of hydrocortisone shrank it nearly to nothing.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The rash can be treated with antihistamine tablets or hydrocortisone one per cent cream.
The Sun (2013)
Some moisturiser and a short burst of hydrocortisone cream should sort it out.
The Sun (2009)
Many young eczema sufferers are prescribed hydrocortisone or other steroids.