Glucocorticoid:A hormone that predominantly affects themetabolismofcarbohydratesand, to a lesser extent, fats and proteins (and has other effects). Glucocorticoids are made in the outside portion (the cortex) of theadrenal glandand chemically classed as steroids.Cortisolis the major naturalglucocorticoid. The term glucocorticoid also applies to equivalent hormones synthesized in the laboratory.
