Concept information
Preferred term
cortisol
Definition
- Cortisol is a corticosteroid hormone that is produced and secreted by the human adrenal cortex. This hormone is generally responsible for restoring homeostasis in response to stress. [Source: Encyclopedia of Obesity; Cortisol]
Broader concept
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/cortisol
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