Noun: cortisone 'kor-ti,zown or 'kor-ti,sown
- A corticosteroid hormone normally produced by the adrenal cortex; converted to hydrocortisone
"Cortisone injections can provide relief for joint inflammation";
- Cortone Acetate
Derived forms: cortisones
Type of: adrenal cortical steroid, corticoid, corticosteroid, ketosteroid
Encyclopedia: Cortisone