English word deoxycortisol comes from English cortisol ((steroid hormone) The steroid hormone hydrocortisone.), English deoxy-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| cortisol | English (eng) | (steroid hormone) The steroid hormone hydrocortisone. |
| deoxy- | English (eng) | (chemistry) Forming the names of compounds that are formally derived from others by the replacement of a hydroxy group by a hydrogen atom. |
| deoxycortisol | English (eng) | (chemistry) 11-deoxycortisol: cortodoxone. (chemistry) 17-deoxycortisol: corticosterone. |