corticosteroid

noun /,kɔrtəkoʊ'stɛrɔɪd/

Definition
a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response
Example
The word 'corticosteroid' is often used in everyday conversation.
Etymology
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Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
6
Consonants
8
Length
14

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Syllables
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