cortisone
[ kawr-tuh-zohn, -sohn ]
/ ˈkɔr təˌzoʊn, -ˌsoʊn /
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noun
Biochemistry. a steroid hormone of the adrenal cortex, C21H28O5, active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism.
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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British Dictionary definitions for cortisone
cortisone
/ (ˈkɔːtɪˌsəʊn, -ˌzəʊn) /
noun
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: C 21 H 28 O 5
Word Origin for cortisone
C20: shortened from corticosterone
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Medical definitions for cortisone
cortisone
[ 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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Scientific definitions for cortisone
cortisone
[ kôr′tĭ-sōn′ ]
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 definitions for cortisone
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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