Corticosteroid:Any of thesteroidhormones made by the outer portion (cortex) of theadrenal gland. There are two sets of these hormones: the glucocorticoids, which are producedinreaction to stress and also help in themetabolismoffats,carbohydrates, andproteins; and themineralocorticoids, which regulate thebalanceofsaltandwaterwithin the body.
