Cortisol

Word CORTISOL
Character 8
Hyphenation cortisol
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Cortisol"

What do we mean by cortisol?

A steroid hormone (C21H30O5) active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism; -- called also hydrocortisone. It is used in medicine as an antiinflammatory agent. noun

The steroid hormone hydrocortisone. noun

An adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism noun

The steroid hormone hydrocortisone.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Cortisol

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The word "cortisol" in example sentences

Chronic stress raises the blood level of a hormone called cortisol, which is made by your adrenal glands. ❋ Unknown (2010)

When under stress, the body releases a hormone called cortisol which is produced in greater quantities after consuming caffeine. ❋ Unknown (2009)

(This means that cortisol is racing through your system and wreaking havoc on your capacity to think clearly and act productively.) ❋ Dr. Cara Barker (2010)

Girls with larger increases in cortisol acted more anxious and vigilant at child care, while boys acted more angry and aggressive, Gunnar reported. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Among other things, their rigs monitor production of a neurotransmitter called cortisol, which is produced by the brain when it feels stress. ❋ Michael Chorost (2011)

So instead of having a momentary peak in cortisol, you have a permanent elevation of it. ❋ Unknown (2010)

While short-term, acute stress allows us to focus on studying for that exam, chronic worry and stress causes our bodies to release too much of a hormone called cortisol aka the stress hormone and chronically elevated levels of cortisol are not good for us. ❋ MD Travis L. Stork (2010)

This inflammation is taken care of through the secretion of another hormone called cortisol which regulates inflammation and also acts as a messenger to the brain, letting it know what is going on with regard to this inflammation. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The stress hormone known as cortisol is higher in depressed or chronically stressed individuals, and over time, this hormone results in bone (and skin) breakdown. ❋ Unknown (2010)

ZRT Laboratory LLC, of Beaverton, Ore., sells a direct-to-consumer profile ranging from $170 for five hormone tests, including estradiol (a type of estrogen), progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, a hormone that serves as a precursor to sex hormones and a stress hormone called cortisol; a larger panel of eight tests costs $260. ❋ Unknown (2010)

By monitoring body chemistry, they gleaned hints that testosterone and a second hormone called cortisol may contribute to the irrational bubbles and busts of market behavior. ❋ Unknown (2008)

There is a stress hormone called cortisol, it goes up when you're stressed. ❋ Unknown (2007)

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