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corticosteroid

UK /ˌkɔːtɪkəʊˈstɪərɔɪd/US /ˌkɔːrtɪkoʊˈstɪrɔɪd/

词源

源自拉丁语 'cortex'(意为树皮或外层)和 'steroid'(类固醇),指由肾上腺皮质分泌的激素。

noun

❶ 一类由肾上腺皮质分泌的类固醇激素,常用于医学上治疗炎症、过敏和免疫系统疾病,具有强效抗炎和免疫抑制作用。

“The doctor prescribed a corticosteroid to reduce the inflammation in my joints.”

(医生开了一种皮质类固醇来减轻我关节的炎症。)

“Long-term use of corticosteroids can lead to side effects like weight gain and high blood pressure.”

(长期使用皮质类固醇可能导致体重增加和高血压等副作用。)

同义词:steroid, glucocorticoid, cortisone

常见短语

topical corticosteroid — 指外用的皮质类固醇药物,通常以药膏或乳霜形式涂抹在皮肤上,用于治疗皮肤病如湿疹或牛皮癣。

“The dermatologist recommended a topical corticosteroid for the rash on my arm.”

(皮肤科医生建议我用外用皮质类固醇治疗手臂上的皮疹。)

systemic corticosteroid — 指通过口服或注射进入全身循环的皮质类固醇药物,用于治疗全身性炎症或免疫系统疾病。

“He was put on a course of systemic corticosteroids to control his autoimmune condition.”

(他接受了一个疗程的全身性皮质类固醇治疗以控制自身免疫疾病。)