cortisone

Thân thiện

The doctor prescribed cortisone to reduce the inflammation.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A corticosteroid hormone: Cortisone is a steroid hormone naturally produced by the adrenal cortex. It is used medically to reduce inflammation and treat allergic reactions.
   • A pharmaceutical drug: It refers to a synthetic version of this hormone, used as an anti-inflammatory medication.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The doctor prescribed cortisone to reduce the severe inflammation in her joints.
  • Cortisone injections can provide rapid relief for certain types of pain.

Advanced Usage

• "Cortisone shot/injection": A direct injection of the hormone into a specific area of the body for localized treatment.
  • The athlete received a cortisone shot in his knee to continue playing.

Variants and Related Words

• Corticosteroid (n): The broader class of steroid hormones to which cortisone belongs.
  • Corticosteroids like cortisone are powerful anti-inflammatory agents.
• Hydrocortisone (n): The active form that cortisone is converted to in the body; also a common topical medication.
  • Hydrocortisone cream is available over-the-counter for skin irritation.

Synonyms

• Steroid: (in a medical context) A general term for this class of anti-inflammatory drugs.
• Corticoid: Another term for corticosteroid.

Related Phrases

• "On cortisone": Describing a patient who is undergoing treatment with this medication.
  • She was on cortisone for several weeks to manage her autoimmune condition.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a corticosteroid hormone (trade name Cortone Acetate) normally produced by the adrenal cortex; is converted to hydrocortisone

Từ đồng nghĩa

• cortone acetate