CORTISONE


Meaning of CORTISONE in English

n. Biochem. a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthetically, used medicinally esp. against inflammation and allergy.

[ Chem. name 17-hydroxy-11-dehydro cortico ster one ]

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