cortisone
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təˌzoʊn, -ˌsoʊn noun
1.
Biochemistry. a steroid hormone of the adrenal cortex, C 21 H 28 O 5 , active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism.
2.
Pharmacology. a commercial form of this compound, obtained by extraction from the adrenal glands of certain domesticated animals or produced synthetically, used chiefly in the treatment of arthritis, rheumatic fever, certain allergies, and other systemic conditions.
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cortisone (ˈkɔːtɪˌsəʊn, -ˌzəʊn) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| a glucocorticoid hormone, the synthetic form of which has been used in treating rheumatoid arthritis, allergic and skin diseases, leukaemia, etc; 17-hydroxy-11-dehydrocorticosterone. Formula: C21H28O5 | |
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Word Origin & History
cortisone
1949, coined by its discoverer, Dr. Edward C. Kendall, shortening of chemical name, 17-hydroxy-11 dehydrocorticosterone, ult. from L. corticis (gen. of cortex). So called because it was obtained from the "cortex" of adrenal glands; originally called Compound E (1936).
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Medical Dictionary
cortisone cor·ti·sone (kôr'tĭ-sōn', -zōn')
n.
A naturally occurring corticosteroid that functions primarily in carbohydrate metabolism and is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, adrenal insufficiency, certain allergies, and gout.
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Science Dictionary
| cortisone (kôr'tĭ-sōn') Pronunciation Key
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. |
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Cultural Dictionary
cortisone [(kawr-ti-zohn)]A hormone secreted by the adrenal glands that is important in the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates. It is used in medicine to treat some forms of arthritis and to reduce inflammation.
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Example sentences
As a last resort for bad, unremitting eczema, a cortisone shot or a short course of corticosteroid pills may be prescribed.
It's the left knee that's given him issues lately, and he received a cortisone shot in it recently.
Suffering from a spinal cord injury, he decides to give the horse a cortisone shot.
That's the one that's had two cortisone shots this season.
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