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cortisone

 

[ หˆkษ”หrtษชsoสŠn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical treatment

Cortisone is a type of steroid hormone that is produced by the adrenal cortex. It is commonly used in medicine to treat a variety of conditions, including inflammation and allergic reactions. Cortisone can help to reduce swelling and alleviate pain, making it effective for conditions like arthritis and asthma. However, long-term use may lead to side effects such as weight gain and weakened bones. Cortisone can be administered in several ways, including injections and oral tablets.

Synonyms

anti-inflammatory, hydrocortisone, steroid

Examples of usage

  • The doctor prescribed cortisone for his arthritis.
  • She received a cortisone injection to reduce inflammation.
  • Cortisone helps alleviate severe allergic reactions.

Translations

Translations of the word "cortisone" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cortizona

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‰เคฐเฅเคŸเคฟเคธเฅ‹เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Cortisone

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kortison

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพั€ั‚ะธะทะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kortyzon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒซใƒใ‚พใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cortisone

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cortison

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kortizon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝ”๋ฅดํ‹ฐ์†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูˆุฑุชูŠุฒูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kortizon

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kortizรณn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็šฎ่ดจ้†‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kortizon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kortisรณn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพั€ั‚ะธะทะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ แƒขแƒ˜แƒ–แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kortizon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cortison

Etymology

The term 'cortisone' was first coined in the 1940s. It is derived from the name 'cortex,' which refers to the outer layer of the adrenal gland where cortisone is produced. Cortisone is a product of the steroid hormones and closely related to cortisol, which is a hormone that plays a vital role in the stress response. The discovery of cortisone and its effects marked a significant advancement in the field of endocrinology and medicine, allowing for practical applications in treating autoimmune diseases and inflammatory conditions. Over the decades, cortisone's applications have expanded, and it has become a common treatment option for managing various medical issues, especially those involving inflammation.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,266, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.