Cortisone (Noun)
Meaning
A corticosteroid hormone (trade name Cortone Acetate) normally produced by the adrenal cortex; is converted to hydrocortisone.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Corticosteroid medications, such as prednisone and cortisone, can be effective for acute allergic reactions but can cause unpleasant side effects if taken over an extended period of time.
- Over time, increased cortisol and cortisone levels can disrupt normal hormone functions, causing issues such as weight gain, high blood sugar, and low bone density.
- In 1950, rheumatologist Philip Hench and Mayo Clinic physician Edward Kendall were awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology for their work on the discovery and clinical effects of cortisone.
- The doctor prescribed her a cortisone shot to reduce the swelling in her feet, caused by her chronic underlying medical condition.
- Cortisone is a naturally occurring steroid hormone produced by the adrenal gland and is often taken by individuals in medical crisis due to chronically malfunctioning kidneys, bones or gland failure.