How to Pronounce Glucocorticoid

To pronounce "glucocorticoid", say GLUC-oc-ort-ic-oid — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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GLUC-oc-ort-ic-oid

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"glucocorticoid" has 5 syllables: gluc-oc-ort-ic-oid.

What does glucocorticoid mean?

noun

  1. Any of a group of steroid hormones, produced by the adrenal cortex, that are involved in metabolism and have anti-inflammatory properties.

Related words

glucocorticosteroidsglucorticoidglococorticoidglaucocorticoidglycocorticoidcortisolcorticosteroidcortisone

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How many syllables are in "glucocorticoid"?▾

"Glucocorticoid" has 5 syllables: gluc · oc · ort · ic · oid.

What does "glucocorticoid" mean?▾

Glucocorticoid: Any of a group of steroid hormones, produced by the adrenal cortex, that are involved in metabolism and have anti-inflammatory properties.

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