corticosteroids vs glucocorticoids

[Fungi121]

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What are the main differences I need to know between these two? I feel like I see them used interchangeably...?

 

[Slack3r]

Glucocorticoids are distinguished from mineralocorticoids and sex steroids by their specific receptors, target cells, and effects. In technical terms, "corticosteroid" refers to both glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids (as both are mimics of hormones produced by the adrenal cortex), but is often used as a synonym for "glucocorticoid."