corticosterone
/ˌkɔːrtɪˈkɑːstəroʊn/
noun
- A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal gland that helps regulate stress, immune response, and metabolism.
- Scientists measured corticosterone in the blood to study the effects of chronic stress.
- Corticosterone levels rise in birds during migration to help them manage energy.
- High corticosterone can suppress the immune system over time.