NIH MeSH · D015069Chemicals and Drugs
18-Hydroxycorticosterone
Also known as18-Hydrocorticosterone · 18 Hydrocorticosterone · 18 Hydroxycorticosterone · Hydroxycorticosterone, 18
Definition
11 beta,18,21-Trihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione.
MeSH classification
- D04.210.500.745.745.654.237.400
- D06.472.040.585.353.500
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What does 18-Hydroxycorticosterone mean in medicine?
11 beta,18,21-Trihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is 18-Hydroxycorticosterone known by any other names?
Yes. 18-Hydroxycorticosterone is also referred to as 18-Hydrocorticosterone, 18 Hydrocorticosterone, 18 Hydroxycorticosterone, Hydroxycorticosterone, 18 in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does 18-Hydroxycorticosterone sit in the medical classification?
18-Hydroxycorticosterone falls under the broader medical category "Chemicals and Drugs" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: D04.210.500.745.745.654.237.400, D06.472.040.585.353.500). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D015069) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗