the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect

a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response

secreted by the adrenal cortex; involved in regulating water and electrolyte balance in the body

a glucocorticoid (trade names Pediapred or Prelone) used to treat inflammatory conditions

a dehydrogenated analogue of cortisol (trade names Orasone or Deltasone or Liquid Pred or Meticorten); used as an anti-inflammatory drug in the treatment of arthritis and as an immunosuppressant