A naturally occurring corticosteroid,C21H28O5,that functions primarily in carbohydrate metabolism and is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis,adrenal insufficiency,certain allergies,and gout.

• 皮质酮一种自然产生的类皮质激素，C21H28O5，主要作用于碳水化合物的新陈代谢并用于风湿性关节炎、肾上腺不足、某些过敏症和痛风的治疗。