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Cortico

Description:

Cortico is a term that can be used as a noun or an adjective. As a noun, it refers to a synthetic steroid drug that has anti-inflammatory effects and is used to treat a variety of medical conditions. As an adjective, it describes something related to the cortex, the outer layer of an organ or structure.

Senses:

• Noun: A synthetic steroid drug with anti-inflammatory effects.
• Adjective: Relating to the cortex, the outer layer of an organ or structure.

Usages:

Using cortico as a noun:

1. She has been prescribed cortico to reduce the inflammation in her joints.
2. The doctor recommended a low dose of cortico for the patient's skin condition.

Using cortico as an adjective:

1. The cortico regions of the brain are responsible for higher cognitive functions.
2. Research has shown that cortico inhibition can impact motor skills.

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