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cortisone

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cor·ti·sone  (kôrt-sn, -zn)
n.
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.
[Shortening of corticosterone.]
cortisone
Noun
a steroid hormone used in treating rheumatoid arthritis, allergies, and skin diseases [corticosterone, a hormone]
cortisone  (kôrt-sn)
A steroid hormone that is easily formed from or converted to cortisol in the blood and is also produced synthetically for use as a pharmaceutical. The effects of cortisone on body tissues are similar to those of naturally or synthetically produced cortisol.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.cortisone - a corticosteroid hormone (trade name Cortone Acetate) normally produced by the adrenal cortex; is converted to hydrocortisone
Cortone Acetate
adrenal cortical steroid, corticoid, corticosteroid - a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response; "adrenal cortical steroids are used to treat many different conditions"
ketosteroid - a steroid containing a ketone group
Translations
cortisone [ˈkɔːtɪzəun] n → cortisona
cortisone [ˈkɔːtɪzəun] n → cortisone f
cortisone [ˈkɔːtɪzəun] n → Kortison nt
cortisone [ˈkɔːtɪzəun] n → cortisone m


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At worst, the use of cortisone damaged my skin nearly beyond repair.
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