Definition of cortisone in English:
cortisone
noun ˈkɔːtɪzəʊnˈkɔrdəˌsoʊn
mass nounBiochemistry A hormone produced by the adrenal cortex. One of the glucocorticoids, it is also made synthetically for use as an anti-inflammatory and anti-allergy agent.
Example sentencesExamples
- Pregnancy hormones and increased cortisone cause this type of hair growth during pregnancy.
- They may also administer intravenous antihistamines and cortisone to reduce inflammation of your air passages and improve your breathing.
- People who are constantly under stress have a high level of hormones like cortisone and adrenalin in their blood.
- Other treatments include applying an anthralin cream or ointment, cortisone creams, or a minoxidil solution.
- Stress, physical or mental, results in an increase in the level of ‘fighting’ hormones in the body, like adrenalin and cortisone.
Origin
1940s: from elements of its chemical name 17-hydroxy-11-dehydrocorticosterone.
Definition of cortisone in US English:
cortisone
nounˈkôrdəˌsōnˈkɔrdəˌsoʊn
Biochemistry A hormone produced by the adrenal cortex. One of the glucocorticoids, it is also made synthetically for use as an anti-inflammatory and anti-allergy agent.
Example sentencesExamples
- Pregnancy hormones and increased cortisone cause this type of hair growth during pregnancy.
- They may also administer intravenous antihistamines and cortisone to reduce inflammation of your air passages and improve your breathing.
- Stress, physical or mental, results in an increase in the level of ‘fighting’ hormones in the body, like adrenalin and cortisone.
- Other treatments include applying an anthralin cream or ointment, cortisone creams, or a minoxidil solution.
- People who are constantly under stress have a high level of hormones like cortisone and adrenalin in their blood.
Origin
1940s: from elements of its chemical name 17-hydroxy-11-dehydrocorticosterone.