cortisone
noun
cor·ti·sone
| \ ˈkȯr-tə-ˌsōn
, -ˌzōn\
, -ˌzōn\
Definition of cortisone
: a glucocorticoid C21H28O5 of the adrenal cortex used in synthetic form especially as an anti-inflammatory agent (as for rheumatoid arthritis)
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Jerad Eickhoff had a cortisone shot Monday and the Phillies do not have a timetable for his return. — Matt Breen, Philly.com, "Phillies' Maikel Franco adjusting to life as a platoon player; Alec Bohm impresses Gabe Kapler," 12 June 2018 Jorgensen did everything to avoid surgery, including platelet-rich-plasma therapy, cortisone shots and changing her running form. — Ben Steele, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Waukesha native Gwen Jorgensen still focused on marathon training despite challenges," 18 Aug. 2019 This time, after two cortisone shots had little effect, Hellickson went for it. — Sam Fortier, baltimoresun.com, "Former Oriole Jeremy Hellickson not mentioned as fifth starter for Nationals, even as he mounts a comeback," 3 Aug. 2019 According to Tuman, typical early treatments of the condition include anti-inflammatories and NSAIDs like aspirin and ibuprofen, or cortisone injection or topical anti-inflammatories. — Stephanie Mansour, NBC News, "What is plantar fasciitis? And what can you do to relieve the pain?," 16 July 2019 In severe cases, you may be treated with epinephrine (a medication that can reverse anaphylaxis) and then possibly a steroid (like cortisone) to reduce inflammation and get the reaction under control, FARE says. — Korin Miller, SELF, "4 Signs You Might Be Allergic to Sugar," 24 Dec. 2018 Sadick adds that contact dermatitis is usually managed by avoiding the trigger cause and short-term treatments like cortisone. — Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, "How to Tell the Difference Between Dermatitis and Eczema," 15 June 2018 If this happens, Dr. Zeichner recommends visiting your dermatologist for a cortisone shot or a prescription treatment. — Sara Radin, Teen Vogue, "How to Pop A Pimple Properly, Even Though You Really Shouldn't," 27 June 2019 This kind of acne is best treated with a cortisone injection during a visit with a dermatologist. — Sara Radin, Teen Vogue, "How to Pop A Pimple Properly, Even Though You Really Shouldn't," 27 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'cortisone.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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cortisone
noun
English Language Learners Definition of cortisone
medical
: a hormone that is used to treat arthritis and other diseases
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cortisone
noun
cor·ti·sone
| \ -ˌsōn, -ˌzōn
\
\
Medical Definition of cortisone
: 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
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