cortisone

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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Recent Examples on the Web They're tried everything — cortisone shots, New Balance sneakers, and inserts — to no avail. — Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 2 Apr. 2022 One of the effects of cortisone is to oppose the action of insulin by raising blood sugar through several mechanisms, including causing the liver to make more sugar and preventing fat cells from taking up sugar. — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 28 Feb. 2022 LaVine said Saturday the treatment including draining fluid from his knee and receiving two injections — cortisone to reduce inflammation and platelet-rich plasma to accelerate healing in his tendons and ligaments. — Julia Poe, chicagotribune.com, 19 Feb. 2022 After examination yesterday, the doctor injected my knee with cortisone, explaining this was the last alternative before a knee replacement. — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 16 Feb. 2022 For Kevin Metz, his first infection was heralded in October 2020 by a burning sensation on his skin, followed later by a nagging cough, trouble breathing and sleeping, and other symptoms, requiring a cortisone inhaler. — Salvador Rizzo, Anchorage Daily News, 25 Jan. 2022 To deal with eczema-like symptoms of redness and itching, a topical steroid like cortisone is best. — Janae Mckenzie, Glamour, 3 Aug. 2021 Lillard took a cortisone shot and returned Dec. 12. — oregonlive, 22 Jan. 2022 The Blazers returned home and Lillard returned to the lineup after taking a cortisone shot. — oregonlive, 12 Jan. 2022 See More

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cortisone

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