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皮质醇
pízhìchún
Description
皮质醇是身体里的一种激素，当我们很紧张或者压力大的时候，它会变多。
Cortisol is a hormone in the body that increases when we are very nervous or stressed.
Meanings
皮质醇pízhìchún
cortisol (a stress hormone)
压力太大会让皮质醇升高。
Excessive stress raises cortisol levels.
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Notes
- Etymology
皮质 (cortex, of the adrenal gland) + 醇 (chemical suffix for alcohols/steroids).
- Nuance
a medical/scientific term; everyday speech often just says 压力荷尔蒙.
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“去甲肾上腺素和皮质醇水平逐渐提高”
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