cortisone

noun

cor·ti·sone ˈkȯr-tə-ˌsōn

-ˌzōn

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

Examples of cortisone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Other topical options for mild cases include cortisones and vitamin D creams, Zeichner says. —

Kelly Dougher, Allure, 21 Nov. 2023 What is the difference between cortisone and hydrocortisone? —

Danielle Zoellner, Verywell Health, 5 Oct. 2023 One of his patients recently traveled from Italy to get nothing more than a cortisone injection in the hip. —

Constant Méheut, New York Times, 14 Nov. 2023 Over-the-counter cortisone cream can help alleviate symptoms, but do not scratch or pick the lesions since that can cause further infection, Dr. Jacobs adds. —

Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 8 Sep. 2023 Taking oral antihistamines and applying a topical steroid cream like cortisone can counter the itching associated with both eczema and psoriasis. —

Glamour, 7 Nov. 2022 A week after suffering a right rib cartilage fracture Aug. 13 in Toronto, Stroman received a cortisone shot. —

Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2023 For the next several months, Helfer was treated with cortisone shots on her bald spots. —

Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2023 Kershaw was given a cortisone shot and was only supposed to miss a couple of weeks. —

Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2023 See More

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Word History

Etymology

alteration of corticosterone

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of cortisone was in 1949

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cortisone

noun

cor·ti·sone ˈkȯrt-ə-ˌsōn

-ˌzōn

: a hormone of the adrenal glands that is used especially to reduce inflammation (as in the treatment of arthritis)

Medical Definition

cortisone

noun

cor·ti·sone -ˌsōn, -ˌzōn

: 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