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cortisone
 

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Noun cortisone has 1 sense
  1. cortisone, Cortone Acetate - a corticosteroid hormone (trade name Cortone Acetate) normally produced by the adrenal cortex; is converted to hydrocortisone
    --1 is a kind of corticosteroid, corticoid, adrenal cortical steroid; ketosteroid

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Cortisone

Noun

Definition: a hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized that is involved in regulating various body functions such as inflammation and the immune response.

Sample Sentence: The doctor prescribed cortisone to reduce the swelling in my injured knee.

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Adjective

Definition: pertaining to or derived from cortisone.

Sample Sentence: The cortisone cream was prescribed to alleviate the itching caused by the allergic reaction.

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Local Term

Definition: a colloquial term commonly used in a specific region to refer to cortisone medication.

Sample Sentence: In our local area, people refer to cortisone injections as "joint shots."

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