n. a steroid compound produced by the adrenal cortex, or a synthetic analog of such a compound.
n. any of several steroid compounds secreted by the adrenal cortex; they are involved in regulating water and electrolyte balance in the body. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
n. [ Abbrev. of costermonger. ] One who hawks about fruit, green vegetables, fish, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ See Costard. ] An apple seller; a hawker of, or dealer in, any kind of fruit or vegetables; a fruiterer.
n. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_;, fr. &unr_; fifty. ] (Gr. Antiq.) An officer in the Spartan army commanding fifty men. Mitford. [ 1913 Webster ]