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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。
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。)
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。)