cortisol

IPA: kˈɔrtɪsɔɫ

(biochemistry, steroids) A glucocorticoid steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex 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. When used medicinally it is known as hydrocortisone.

Examples of "cortisol" in Sentences

The cause of cortisol resistance.
Cortisol is made in times of stress.
Plasma cortisol in depressive illness.
Cortisol is uniformly used in biochemistry.
One end product of this pathway is cortisol.
Cortisol response to embarrassment and shame.
Cortisol causes degradation of skin collagen.
Cortisol excretion during the defence reaction in humans.
In the absence of cortisol, widespread vasodilation occurs.
Salivary cortisol as an alternative to serum cortisol in 1ug ACTH test.
So instead of having a momentary peak in cortisol, you have a permanent elevation of it.
Chronic stress raises the blood level of a hormone called cortisol, which is made by your adrenal glands.
When under stress, the body releases a hormone called cortisol which is produced in greater quantities after consuming caffeine.
(This means that cortisol is racing through your system and wreaking havoc on your capacity to think clearly and act productively.)
Among other things, their rigs monitor production of a neurotransmitter called cortisol, which is produced by the brain when it feels stress.
Girls with larger increases in cortisol acted more anxious and vigilant at child care, while boys acted more angry and aggressive, Gunnar reported.
This inflammation is taken care of through the secretion of another hormone called cortisol which regulates inflammation and also acts as a messenger to the brain, letting it know what is going on with regard to this inflammation.