Any of a group of steroidhormones, such as cortisone, produced by the adrenalcortex, inhibiting inflammation, and mediating a response to stress that alters protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism.
Source: PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 761 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)