| Pronunciation: | | 'korti`sown
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[n] a corticosteroid hormone (trade name Cortone Acetate) normally produced by the adrenal cortex; is converted to hydrocortisone |
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CORTISONE is a 9 letter word that starts with C. |
| | Synonyms: | | Cortone Acetate |
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| | See Also: | | adrenal cortical steroid, corticoid, corticosteroid, ketosteroid |
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| Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A steroid hormone that is used to treat many autoimmune or inflammatory diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis. |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A natural glucocorticoid anti-inflammatory agent secreted by the adrenal cortex. |
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