cortisone

noun

cor·​ti·​sone ˈkȯr-tə-ˌsōn How to pronounce cortisone (audio)
-ˌzōn
: a glucocorticoid C21H28O5 of the adrenal cortex used in synthetic form especially as an anti-inflammatory agent (as for rheumatoid arthritis)

Examples of cortisone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Another option to consider for deep cystic bumps that just won’t budge is a cortisone shot, which a dermatologist can inject to help flatten painful nodules within three days. Jenna Ryu, SELF, 10 Jan. 2024 Other topical options for mild cases include cortisones and vitamin D creams, Zeichner says. Kelly Dougher, Allure, 21 Nov. 2023 What is the difference between cortisone and hydrocortisone? Danielle Zoellner, Verywell Health, 5 Oct. 2023 One of his patients recently traveled from Italy to get nothing more than a cortisone injection in the hip. Constant Méheut, New York Times, 14 Nov. 2023 Over-the-counter cortisone cream can help alleviate symptoms, but do not scratch or pick the lesions since that can cause further infection, Dr. Jacobs adds. Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 8 Sep. 2023 Taking oral antihistamines and applying a topical steroid cream like cortisone can counter the itching associated with both eczema and psoriasis. Glamour, 7 Nov. 2022 A week after suffering a right rib cartilage fracture Aug. 13 in Toronto, Stroman received a cortisone shot. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2023 For the next several months, Helfer was treated with cortisone shots on her bald spots. Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

alteration of corticosterone

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cortisone was in 1949

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“Cortisone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cortisone. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

cortisone

noun
cor·​ti·​sone ˈkȯrt-ə-ˌsōn How to pronounce cortisone (audio)
-ˌzōn
: a hormone of the adrenal glands that is used especially to reduce inflammation (as in the treatment of arthritis)

Medical Definition

cortisone

noun
cor·​ti·​sone -ˌsōn, -ˌzōn How to pronounce cortisone (audio)
: a glucocorticoid C21H28O5 that is produced naturally in small amounts by the adrenal cortex and is administered in the form of its synthetic acetate C23H30O6 especially as replacement therapy for deficient adrenocortical secretion and as an anti-inflammatory agent (as for rheumatoid arthritis) compare 11-dehydrocorticosterone

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