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Pharm terms Ch 16
Adrenocorticosteroids
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Adrenocorticosteroids: | commonly referred to as steroids, are a group of agents secreted by the adrenal cortex. |
| Addison disease: | Disease/condition produced by a deficiency of adrenocorticosteroids |
| Cushing syndrome: | Disease/condition produced by an excess of adrenocorticosteroid |
| Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH): | agent secreted by the pituitary that causes the release of hormones from the adrenal cortex |
| Glucocorticoids: | Adrenocorticosteroids that primarily affect carbohydrate metabolism. |
| Mineralocorticoids: | Adrenocorticosteroids that affect the body’s sodium and water balance (fluid levels). |
| Exogenous Steroid: | refers to a steroid hormone that is administered from outside the body, as opposed to being produced naturally by the body’s endocrine system. |