"A compound that belongs to the family of compounds called corticosteroids (steroids). Glucocorticoids affect metabolism and have anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects. They may be naturally produced (hormones) or synthetic (drugs).NCI-GLOSS" . "A group of corticosteroids that affect carbohydrate metabolism (gluconeogenesis, liver glycogen deposition, elevation of blood sugar), inhibit corticotropin secretion, and possess pronounced anti-inflammatory activity. They also play a role in fat and protein metabolism, maintenance of arterial blood pressure, alteration of the connective tissue response to injury, reduction in the number of circulating lymphocytes, and functioning of the central nervous system. (MSH2002_06_01)NCI" . "glucocorticoidPTNCI-GLOSSCDR0000045295" . . "CHEBI:24261"^^ . "C0017710"^^ . . "GlucocorticoidPTNCI" . "Glucocorticoid"^^ . . "Glucocorticoid"^^ . "Hormone"^^ . "C2323"^^ . "Glucocorticoid"^^ . "Steroid"^^ . .