cortisone
Noun
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A corticosteroid hormone (trade name Cortone Acetate) normally produced by the adrenal cortex;
Is converted to hydrocortisone (synset 114777131)is a type of:- adrenal cortical steroid, corticoid, corticosteroid - a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response
- ketosteroid - a steroid containing a ketone group
same as: cortone acetate
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