hydroxydeoxycorticosterone

noun

hy·​droxy·​de·​oxy·​corticosterone

ˈhīˌdräksēˈdēˌäksē+

variants or hydroxydesoxycorticosterone

-ˈdeˌzäksē,

-ˈdeˌsä-+

: a crystalline steroid hormone C₂₁H₃₀O₄ occurring in the adrenal cortex

Word History

Etymology

hydroxy- + deoxy- or desoxy- + corticosterone

The Ultimate Dictionary Awaits

Expand your vocabulary and dive deeper into language with Merriam-Webster Unabridged.

1. Expanded definitions
2. Detailed etymologies
3. Advanced search tools
4. All ad-free

Discover what makes Merriam-Webster Unabridged the essential choice for true word lovers.

Start Your Free Trial Now