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noun cor·ti·sone \ ˈkȯr-tə-ˌsōn , -ˌzōn \

Definition of cortisone

:a glucocorticoid C₂₁H₂₈O₅ of the adrenal cortex used in synthetic form especially as an anti-inflammatory agent (as for rheumatoid arthritis)

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When cortisone shots failed to help much, a type of ligament reconstruction seemed a logical next step.

— sandra g. boodman, Philly.com, "Medical mystery: Why was her arthritis pain worse after surgery to relieve it?," 27 Aug. 2017
At any rate, cortisone injections are a form of treatment when back pain is referred, signifying a disk injury.

— tom krasovic, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Sour luck follows Team Spanos to O.C.," 30 July 2017
The initial MRI, cortisone shot and doctor visit cost her $3,000 because her health plan requires her to shell out $5,000 before insurer payments kick in.

— pauline bartolone, Kaiser Health News, "When High Deductibles Hurt: Even Insured Patients Postpone Care," 28 July 2017
Celebrities are wont to get cortisone shots before movie premieres or charity galas.

— brennan kilbane, GQ, "How to Get Rid of Pimples Overnight," 15 July 2017
Anderson underwent an MRI and examination by team physician William Raasch on Friday and also got a cortisone shot to help reduce some of the inflammation.

— todd rosiak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Brewers' Jimmy Nelson missed bats at a high rate in June," 1 July 2017
Before surgery, Jersey had received three cortisone shots to alleviate the pain, which impaired her ability to use her hand to grasp, pinch or twist.

— sandra g. boodman, Washington Post, "Arthritis surgery sounded like a breeze. So why was she in more pain?," 1 July 2017
After receiving a cortisone injection last week to temper bursitis in his right shoulder, right-hander Mike Wright is scheduled to report to Sarasota to begin his rehab there.

— eduardo a. encina, baltimoresun.com, "Orioles notes: Britton's first rehab outing pushed back to Tuesday because of bad weather," 19 June 2017
Athletics: Starting righthander Andrew Triggs, on the 10-day DL with a strained left hip, received a second opinion and was scheduled for a cortisone injection.

— janie mccauley, courant.com, "Khris Davis' 2-Run Homer Leads Athletics To Sweep Of Yankees," 18 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of cortisone

alteration of corticosterone

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First Known Use: 1949

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CORTISONE Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of cortisone for English Language Learners

medical : a hormone that is used to treat arthritis and other diseases

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cortisone

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noun cor·ti·sone \ -ˌsōn, -ˌzōn \

medical Definition of cortisone

: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