Pronunciation of 'Corticosteroid'
The word 'Corticosteroid' is pronounced as 'ˌkɔːrtɪkoʊˈstɛrɔɪd' in English (en-US). It refers to a class of steroid hormones produced in the adrenal cortex or synthetically, used to treat inflammation and immune-related conditions.
Word Origin
The term 'Corticosteroid' originates from the combination of 'cortex' (Latin for bark or outer layer), 'steroid' (a type of organic compound), and 'oid' (suffix meaning 'resembling').
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A class of steroid hormones produced in the adrenal cortex or synthetically, used to treat inflammation, allergies, and autoimmune diseases.
Pronounced as 'KOR-ti-ko-STEH-roid'. 'Kor' as in 'core', 'ti' as in 'tee', 'ko' as in 'co', 'steh' as in 'stare', and 'roid' as in 'roid'.