cortisone

[ kawr-tuh-zohn, -sohn ]

noun

1. Biochemistry. a steroid hormone of the adrenal cortex, C 21 H 28 O 5 , active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism.
2. Pharmacology. a commercial form of this compound, obtained by extraction from the adrenal glands of certain domesticated animals or produced synthetically, used chiefly in the treatment of arthritis, rheumatic fever, certain allergies, and other systemic conditions.

cortisone

/ -ˌzəʊn; ˈkɔːtɪˌsəʊn /

noun

1. a glucocorticoid hormone, the synthetic form of which has been used in treating rheumatoid arthritis, allergic and skin diseases, leukaemia, etc; 17-hydroxy-11-dehydrocorticosterone. Formula: C 21 H 28 O 5

cortisone

/ kôr′tĭ-sōn′ /

1. A steroid hormone that is easily formed from or converted to cortisol in the blood and is also produced synthetically for use as a pharmaceutical. The effects of cortisone on body tissues are similar to those of naturally or synthetically produced cortisol.

cortisone

1. A hormone secreted by the adrenal glands that is important in the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates . It is used in medicine to treat some forms of arthritis and to reduce inflammation .

Word History and Origins

Origin of cortisone¹

1949; shortening of cortico-sterone; sterol, -one

Word History and Origins

Origin of cortisone¹

C20: shortened from corticosterone

Example Sentences

An MRI test revealed a tear in Miguel Rojas’ left adductor muscle, but the veteran shortstop expects to be ready for the playoffs after receiving a cortisone injection in the injured area on Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times

The team administered high doses of intravenous cortisone, a first-line treatment for brain inflammation.

From Science Magazine

I did PT, I got cortisone treatments, I did a variety of things to manage the pain.

From Los Angeles Times

“I got treatment on the side, by myself, as best I could. I took a lot of cortisone shots. But I never opted out of a start in my entire career.”

From Los Angeles Times

The glucocorticoid cortisone is actually naturally present in the body as cortisol, a stress hormone.

From Science Daily