Cortisone

Word CORTISONE
Character 9
Hyphenation cortisone
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Definitions and meanings of "Cortisone"

What do we mean by cortisone?

A naturally occurring corticosteroid, C21H28O5, that functions primarily in carbohydrate metabolism and is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, adrenal insufficiency, certain allergies, and gout. noun

A corticosteroid hormone (C21H28O5) produced by the adrenal cortex. It is used in medicine as an antiinflammatory agent. noun

A corticosteroid hormone, closely related to corticosterone; 17-hydroxy-11-dehydrocorticosterone, with formula C21H28O5. noun

A corticosteroid hormone (trade name Cortone Acetate) normally produced by the adrenal cortex; is converted to hydrocortisone noun

A corticosteroid hormone, closely related to corticosterone; 17-hydroxy-11-dehydrocorticosterone, with formula C21H28O5.

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The word "cortisone" in example sentences

The typical way to get rid of the inflammation of eczema is to use an anti-inflammatory, in other words a cortisone, to bring the inflammation down. ❋ Unknown (2003)

In situations of considerable stress, our adrenal glands produce adrenaline and a group of hormones that I have called "corticoids"; of these, cortisone is perhaps the best known. ❋ Unknown (1970)

To medical scientists, cortisone is just as exciting in its possibilities as atomic power is to the physical scientist. ❋ Unknown (1949)

Corticosteroids, also called cortisone, corticoids, or steroids, represent a powerful and commonly used therapy for allergies 4. ❋ Dr. Richard Palmquist (2011)

If a baby isn't growing very well, one of its options is to turn on its cortisone, which is the stress response system. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Called a cortisone alternative by the manufacturer, Florasone and Psoriaflora creams by Boericke & Tafel Homeopathics are clinically proven to significantly reduce the itching and flaking of rashes, allergies, and psoriasis. ❋ Kat James (2007)

Patients with symptoms that do not improve or are not expected to respond to NSAIDs or antimalarials may be put on corticosteroids, a class of drugs related to cortisone, which is one of the hormones produced by the adrenal gland. ❋ ROBIN DIBNER (1994)

The adrenal glands are glands that are connected to the kidneys, and they produce cortisone, which is involved in regulating minerals in the body. ❋ Unknown (1993)

When this compound gained clinical importance, however, for a reason I shall shortly describe, a shorter name was absolutely necessary, and, by leaving out most of the letters, the word cortisone was arrived at. ❋ Asimov, Isaac (1963)

They found that harmful & stressful hormones and chemicals, such as cortisone, that adversely affect heart and blood pressure were elevated in the group who had listened to the drug statistics. ❋ Appleleaf (2009)

Health and Clinical Excellence, known by its Orwellian acronym NICE, intends to slash by 95 percent the number of steroid injections, such as cortisone, given to people who suffer severe and chronic back pain. ❋ Unknown (2009)

That is typically done with the use of two major categories of medications: steroids, such as cortisone, and immunosuppressive drugs like cyclophosphamide or azathioprine. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Also, certain medicines such as cortisone or steroids for arthritis, if given for a long time, can slow down growth and weaken bones. ❋ Unknown (1999)

Steroids (such as cortisone and hydrocortisone) deserve special mention. ❋ Unknown (1993)

By measuring levels of hormones such as cortisone and haptoglobin, it was possible to isolate and identify a saponoside, arvensoside "A", which could be the source of this activity. ❋ Unknown (1991)

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