cortisone - Definition from the DRUGS, MEDICINES topic - MEDICINE

Topic: DRUGS, MEDICINES

Date:	1900-2000
Origin:	corticosterone type of hormone (20-21 centuries), from cortex + sterol ( STEROID) + -one; because it is produced by the outer layer of a body organ

cortisone
noun

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[uncountable]

MD a hormone that is used especially in the treatment of injuries and diseases such as arthritis:

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a cortisone injection

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