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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My feet, with plantar fasciitis far worse in the right, the same foot that was treated with cortisone shots last summer.
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The 32-year-old is dealing with some soreness in his throwing forearm/elbow area, an injury that forced Davis to miss significant time this spring and required a cortisone injection.
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Some took multiple cortisone shots, hoping to avoid surgeries.
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For deep infections like cysts, Renée suggests making an appointment to see a dermatologist for a cortisone injection, which can heal the swelling and redness and reduce the size of the cyst after one or two days.
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Egbunu said doctors drained fluid from his knee at least five times and gave him multiple cortisone ejections.
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In his experience with the injury, cortisone injections are more of a last resort.
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The player might also be recommended an anti-inflammatory diet, use of supplemental Omega-3 fatty acids and curcumin, along with over-the-counter or prescription non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, or cortisone.
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The injury, which led to cortisone injections, also sparked claims by some NFL teams, perhaps inflating their own balloons, that they’d developed back-health concerns about Williams before the draft.
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Origin and Etymology of cortisone
alteration of corticosterone
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Definition of cortisone for English Language Learners
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medical : a hormone that is used to treat arthritis and other diseases
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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
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