Corticosteroid at Medical Drugs Glossary
What is Corticosteroid? A hormone that has antitumor activity in lymphomas and lymphoid leukemias. Corticosteroids (steroids) may also be used for hormone replacement and for the management of some of the complications of cancer and its treatment.Medical Term & Definition Added By: Joshua
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