Medical Definition of Cortisol suppression test

1. A test that measures the response of the adrenal glands to ACTH. In this case, dexamethasone is given to the patient and then blood cortisol levels are measured. Under normal conditions, cortisol levels should drop in response to dexamethasone. In this test one milligram of dexamethasone is administered in the morning and then the blood is drawn for analysis the following morning. Abnormal test results can indicate Cushing's syndrome. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cortisol Suppression Test

corticous
corticoviridae
cortile
cortiles
cortili
cortina
cortinar
cortinars
cortinas
cortins
cortisol
cortisol acetate
cortisol delta 4-reductase
cortisol lyase
cortisol suppression test (current term)
cortisols
cortisone
cortisone reductase
cortisones
cortodoxone
coruler
corulers
corundom
corundum
corundums
coruscant
coruscate
coruscated
coruscates

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