cortisone | ||
1. | [ noun ] (biology,chemistry,anatomy,medicine,biochemistry,pharmacology) a corticosteroid hormone (trade name Cortone Acetate) normally produced by the adrenal cortex; is converted to hydrocortisone | |
Synonyms: | cortone_acetate | |
Related terms: | corticosteroid ketosteroid glucocorticoid trade_name | |
Similar spelling: |
cortisol Cortese Courtois corticoid Courts Cortes |