antiglucocorticoid

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

anti- +‎ glucocorticoid

Adjective[edit]

antiglucocorticoid (not comparable)

  1. That counters the effect of glucocorticoid hormones
    • 2015 July 6, Darlene K. Taylor et al., “Recent scientific advances in leiomyoma (uterine fibroids) research facilitates better understanding and management”, in F1000Research[1], volume 4, →DOI:
      Ulipristal acetate was developed as a selective progesterone receptor modulator with pure progesterone receptor antagonistic activity and minimal antiglucocorticoid effects.

Noun[edit]

antiglucocorticoid (plural antiglucocorticoids)

  1. A substance that has this effect