Pronunciation of 'Corticosteroid'
Corticosteroid is pronounced as 'ˌkɔːr.tɪ.kəˈstɛr.ɔɪd' in English (en-US). It refers to a class of steroid hormones produced in the adrenal cortex or synthetic compounds mimicking their effects.
Word Origin
The word 'corticosteroid' originates from the combination of 'cortex' (Latin for 'bark' or 'outer layer'), 'steroid' (a type of organic compound), and the suffix '-oid' (meaning 'resembling').
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A class of steroid hormones produced in the adrenal cortex or synthetic compounds mimicking their effects, often used to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system.
Pronounced as 'KOR-ti-ko-STEHR-oid'. 'KOR' as in 'core', 'ti' as in 'tick', 'ko' as in 'co', 'STEHR' as in 'stare', and 'oid' as in 'void'.