cortisol
pronunciation
How to pronounce cortisol in British English:
UK ['kɔ:tɪsɒl]
How to pronounce cortisol in American English:
US ['kɔtɪsɒl]
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- Noun:
- an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
Word Origin
- cortisol (n.)
- hydrocortisone, 1953, from cortisone + -ol.
Example
- 1. All of this helps to reduce cortisol levels .
- 2. The adrenal glands of angry or scared people produce cortisol .
- 3. The stress hormone cortisol peaks in your blood around 7 am .
- 4. But working out burns cortisol , restoring the body 's normal levels .
- 5. The trouble comes when cortisol remains in the body for extended periods .