Hydroxycorticosteroids

A group of corticosteroids carrying hydroxy groups, usually in the 11- or 17-positions. They comprise the bulk of the corticosteroids used systemically. As they are relatively insoluble in water, salts of various esterified forms are often used for injections or solutions.

Year introduced: 1973(1972)

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Tree Number(s): D06.472.040.585

MeSH Unique ID: D006889

Previous Indexing:

• Adrenal Cortex Hormones (1966-1971)
• Glucocorticoids (1967-1971)
• Mineralocorticoids (1967-1971)

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists
Hormones
Adrenal Cortex Hormones
Hydroxycorticosteroids
11-Hydroxycorticosteroids
18-Hydroxycorticosterone
Aldosterone
Corticosterone
Hydrocortisone
Tetrahydrocortisol
17-Hydroxycorticosteroids
Cortisone
Cortodoxone
Hydrocortisone
Tetrahydrocortisol
Tetrahydrocortisone
Desoxycorticosterone
18-Hydroxydesoxycorticosterone
Desoxycorticosterone Acetate
Pregnenolone
17-alpha-Hydroxypregnenolone