cortisone
(cor-ti-sone)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. a corticosteroid hormone trade name Cortone Acetate normally produced by the adrenal cortex; is converted to hydrocortisone
Example Sentence
Cortisone can be used in the treatment of arthritis and rheumatic fever.
Synonyms
Cortone Acetate; corticosteroid hormone; steroid hormone
Antonyms
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Rhymes
- cortisone