cortisone

/kɔːrˈtɪsəʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

A corticosteroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex that has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties, often used as a medication to treat inflammation and allergies.

“The doctor prescribed cortisone cream to reduce the inflammation on her skin.”

Synonyms

  • corticosteroid
  • steroid

Antonyms

  • antibody
  • immunoglobulin