Corticosteroid at Medical Glossary
What is it? 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 Definition Added By: Devin
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