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.

DUI

D006889 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0010756

Previous indexing

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

History note

73(72)

Public note

73