HYDROXYCORTICOSTEROIDS
\hˈa͡ɪdɹəksˌɪkɔːtˌɪkəstəɹˌɔ͡ɪdz], \hˈaɪdɹəksˌɪkɔːtˌɪkəstəɹˌɔɪdz], \h_ˈaɪ_d_ɹ_ə_k_s_ˌɪ_k_ɔː_t_ˌɪ_k_ə_s_t_ə_ɹ_ˌɔɪ_d_z]\
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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.
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