Word: hydroxysteroid
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...enzyme is 11ß hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11ß HSD-1), which works to recycle a steroid stress hormone called cortisol. Though necessary for the body to maintain strength, cortisol may cause weight gain, high blood pressure and diabetes when produced by the body in excessive amounts...
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