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单词 cortisone
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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.

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    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.

    〔生化〕可的松

    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.

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