《英文msh词典》17 Hydroxycorticosteroids
[入口词] 17 Hydroxycorticosteroids
[主题词] 17-Hydroxycorticosteroids
[英文释义] A group of hydroxycorticosteroids bearing a hydroxy group at the 17-position. Urinary excretion of these compounds is used as an index of adrenal function. They are used systemically in the free alcohol form,but with esterification of the hydroxy groups,topical effectiveness is increased.