Synonyms for cortisol
ˈkɔr təˌsɔl, -ˌsoʊlcor·ti·sol

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1. hydrocortisone, cortisol, Hydrocortone, Cortefnoun

   an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism

   Synonyms:
   hydrocortisone

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1. List of paraphrases for "cortisol":

   hydrocortisone

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1. cortisol

   Synonyms:
   HydrocortisoneHydrocortisone 11β,17A,21-trihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione

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1. Susanne Babbel:

   Every time we experience or hear about a traumatic event, we go into stress mode. We might go numb or have an overactive fear response to the perceived threat. Our physiology is triggered to release stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline.

2. Barry Sears:

   In the process, excess cortisol inhibits the immune system, making it easier for the viruses that cause colds and [the] flu to replicate and spread throughout the body.

3. Elizabeth Corwin:

   High cortisol, which is one of our stress hormones, can actually increase the leakiness of your gut, if you're living with high stress, your gut might be leakier.

4. Martha McKittrick:

   Caffeine has effects on the brain and nervous system and can elevate cortisol levels and exacerbate the effects of stress on the body.

5. Charlie Hall:

   Your cortisol levels go down dramatically when you're in the midst of gardening, and cortisol is the stress hormone in your body, so you're less stressed.