Any of a group of steroid hormones, such as cortisone, that are produced by the adrenal cortex, are involved in carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism, and have anti-inflammatory properties.

• 糖皮质激素一类皮质激素，如皮质酮，由肾腺皮质产生，含有碳水化合物、蛋白质和脂肪代谢作用，具有抗炎症的特性