Meaning of CORTISONE

Pronunciation:			'korti`sown
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  a corticosteroid hormone (trade name Cortone Acetate) normally produced by the adrenal cortex; is converted to hydrocortisone
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	Synonyms:		Cortone Acetate
	See Also:		adrenal cortical steroid, corticoid, corticosteroid, ketosteroid
Medical Dictionary
	Definition:		A steroid hormone that is used to treat many autoimmune or inflammatory diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis.
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Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		A natural glucocorticoid anti-inflammatory agent secreted by the adrenal cortex.
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