单词 | cortisone |
释义 | cortisone/ˈkɔːtɪzəʊn /noun [mass noun] Biochemistry A hormone produced by the adrenal cortex. One of the glucocorticoids, it is also made synthetically for use as an anti-inflammatory and anti-allergy agent.People who are constantly under stress have a high level of hormones like cortisone and adrenalin in their blood....
Origin1940s: from elements of its chemical name 17-hydroxy-11-dehydrocorticosterone. |
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