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cortisone::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | cortone acetate |
| Type of | adrenal cortical steroid, corticoid, corticosteroid, ketosteroid |
Examples of cortisone
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Along with the rest, Affrunti was given cortisone pills and an exercise program.
From the dailyherald.com
If it doesn't, Polanco could have a cortisone injection to speed up the process.
From the delawareonline.com
Cortisone can be administered if authorization for therapeutic needs is granted.
From the heraldtribune.com
He has thrown some and received a cortisone shot, and could return in mid-April.
From the thenewstribune.com
Kent had not run since receiving a cortisone shot in his right hamstring Monday.
From the signonsandiego.com
Ten-year report of a cooperative clinical trial of ACTH, cortisone, and aspirin.
From the nature.com
He also admitted taking cortisone and human growth hormone, but didn't say when.
From the washingtonpost.com
Again, treatment involves powerful cortisone medicines, such as clobetasol cream.
From the dispatch.com
Many of the so-called healthy are one cortisone shot away from being sidelined.
From the washingtontimes.com
- A corticosteroid hormone (trade name Cortone Acetate) normally produced by the adrenal cortex; is converted to hydrocortisone
- Cortisone (/u02C8ku0254u02D0rtu1D7Bsou028An/ or /u02C8ku0254u02D0rtu1D7Bzou028An/; 17-hydroxy-11-dehydrocorticosterone) is a 21-carbon steroid hormone. It is one of the main hormones released by the adrenal gland in response to stress. In chemical structure, it is a corticosteroid closely related to cortisol...
- A natural steroid hormone produced in the adrenal gland. It can also be made in the laboratory. Cortisone reduces swelling and can suppress immune responses.
- (steroid) skin preparations similar to hydrocortisone. The medicines in this group differ primarily by the strength of each compound. Their purpose is to decrease local swelling, inflammation, burning and itching.
- A synthetic substance which acts like an adrenal hormone. It is today used in the treatment of a large number of illnesses, and several chemical variants have been produced, among which are prednisone and triamcinolone
- An anti-inflammatory sometimes linked to hair growth when taken internally.
- A glucocorticoid that has various metabolic and anti-inflammatory effects in the body.
- A corticosteroid that should be used with extreme caution in avian patients due to immunosuppressive properties
- A glucocortisteroid. Cortisone relieves inflammation, pain, and swelling.
