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corticosteroids

UK //ˌkɔːtɪkəʊˈstɪərɔɪdz//US //ˌkɔːrtɪkoʊˈstɪrɔɪdz//

词源

源自拉丁语 'cortex'(树皮/外层)和 'steroid'(类固醇),1930年代由生物化学家发现并命名。

noun

❶ 一类由肾上腺皮质分泌的类固醇激素,具有抗炎和免疫调节作用,常用于治疗炎症、过敏和自身免疫性疾病。

“Doctors often prescribe corticosteroids to reduce inflammation in asthma patients.”

(医生常开具皮质类固醇来减轻哮喘患者的炎症。)

“Long-term use of corticosteroids may lead to side effects like weight gain.”

(长期使用皮质类固醇可能导致体重增加等副作用。)

同义词:steroids, glucocorticoids, cortisones

常见短语

topical corticosteroids — 指直接涂抹于皮肤的外用皮质类固醇药物,用于治疗皮炎、皮疹等局部炎症。

“Apply a thin layer of topical corticosteroids to the affected area twice daily.”

(每日两次在患处涂抹薄层外用皮质类固醇。)

systemic corticosteroids — 通过口服或注射进入全身循环的皮质类固醇,用于治疗全身性炎症或免疫疾病。

“Systemic corticosteroids are reserved for severe cases due to their potent effects.”

(系统性皮质类固醇因强效作用仅用于重症病例。)