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...c glucocorticoid drug. It is used in the treatment of various inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. ...rom the words "cortisol," a hormone that reduces inflammation in the body, and "suzol," a suffix often used in the naming of synthetic drugs.

...erivative of [[cortisone]], which is converted into [[hydrocortisone]], or cortisol, in the body. Cortisone acetate is used to treat a variety of medical condi ...lso used to treat conditions related to a deficiency of the adrenal cortex hormones such as [[Addison's disease]].

...s in the body. They are produced by various glands in the endocrine system and are transported through the bloodstream to target organs or cells, where th ...etwork of glands that includes the pituitary, thyroid, adrenals, pancreas, and more.

...is produced in the [[adrenal gland]]s. It is a type of [[steroid]] hormone and is also known as '''11-Ketotestosterone'''. ...ormone is produced, and "sterone" is a suffix used in the names of steroid hormones.

...e production of mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids, which are types of hormones produced by the adrenal glands. ...es the 21st carbon atom in the steroid molecule during the biosynthesis of corticosteroids.

...in the [[adrenal cortex]] of vertebrates and synthetic analogues of these hormones. ..."steroid" is derived from "sterol", a compound present in many organisms, and "oid", meaning 'resembling' or 'like'. The term "cream" comes from the Old

...uppressive properties. It is used in the treatment of various inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. ...the molecule, "pame" is derived from the Greek word 'pamē' meaning 'all', and "sone" is a common suffix for glucocorticoids.