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单词 cortisol
释义

cortisol

noun

cor·​ti·​sol ˈkȯr-tə-ˌsȯl How to pronounce cortisol (audio)
-ˌzȯl,
-ˌsōl,
-ˌzōl
: a glucocorticoid C21H30O5 produced by the adrenal cortex upon stimulation by ACTH that mediates various metabolic processes (such as gluconeogenesis), has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties, and whose levels in the blood may become elevated in response to physical or psychological stress

called also hydrocortisone

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web It's been shown that unhealthy sleep habits can trigger insulin resistance, increase stress, spike cortisol levels, and impact hormones that are typically associated with acne. Emily Rekstis, Allure, 24 Aug. 2022 The benefits of these mindfulness practices come from lowering levels of cortisol, the stress hormone linked with health complications. Kristen Rogers, CNN, 23 Aug. 2022 Low levels of cortisol have been tied to muscle weakness and fatigue. Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2022 Levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, range higher for both men and women in the morning. Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 23 June 2022 Lower levels of cortisol means a decrease in overall anxiety and bodily tension. Glamour, 2 June 2022 And with lower amounts of cortisol coursing through our bloodstream, our bodies can exert more energy tending to our immune and digestive systems. Natalie Nixon, Forbes, 16 May 2022 High levels of cortisol, known to be elevated during emotionally stressful times, interfere with the production and regulation of insulin. Florence Williams, Wired, 14 Feb. 2022 Your best bet is to drink your first cup of coffee between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m., when your cortisol levels are already on their way back down. Ashley Stahl, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

cortisone + -ol entry 1

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

cortisol

noun

cor·​ti·​sol ˈkȯrt-ə-ˌsȯl, -ˌzȯl, -ˌsōl, -ˌzōl How to pronounce cortisol (audio)
: a glucocorticoid C21H30O5 produced by the adrenal cortex upon stimulation by ACTH that mediates various metabolic processes (as gluconeogenesis), has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties, and whose levels in the blood may become elevated in response to physical or psychological stress

called also hydrocortisone

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