1. cortisone

noun. ['ˈkɔrtəˌzoʊn'] a corticosteroid hormone (trade name Cortone Acetate) normally produced by the adrenal cortex; is converted to hydrocortisone.

Words that Rhyme with Cortisone

• corazon
• ozone

Example sentences of the word cortisone

1. Noun, singular or mass
Monitor the injection site for the first 24 hours after receiving a cortisone shot, as infection is possible.

2. Adjective
Although cortisone shots can be very powerful, they do come with some immediate and long-term side effects.