Hormone
cortisone
cor·ti·sone [ kawr-tuh-zohn, -sohn ]
Effect:
Carbohydrate Metabolism Alteration; Decreased Cellular Migration; Decreased Glucocorticoid Secretion; Decreased Leukotriene Activity; Decreased Lysosomal Function; Decreased Prostaglandin Activity; Decreased Protein Synthesis; Decreased Thromboxane Activity; Lipid Metabolism Alteration
May Prevent:
Arthritis, Gouty; Arthritis, Rheumatoid
May Treat:
Adrenal Insufficiency;
Asthma;
Berylliosis;
Bursitis;
Choroiditis;
Colitis, Ulcerative;
Collagen Diseases;
Dermatitis Herpetiformis;
Dermatitis, Atopic;
Dermatitis, Exfoliative;
Dermatitis, Seborrheic;
Dermatomyositis;
Erythema Multiforme;
Hypercalcemia;
Iritis;
Keratitis;
Leukemia;
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic;
Mycosis Fungoides;
Nephrotic Syndrome;
Pemphigus;
Psoriasis;
Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic;
Rheumatic Diseases;
Rhinitis, Allergic;
Sarcoidosis;
Spondylitis, Ankylosing;
Thyroiditis;
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary
More Information:
Definitions related to cortisone:
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A natural steroid hormone produced in the adrenal gland. It can also be made in the laboratory. Cortisone reduces swelling and can suppress immune responses.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A naturally occurring glucocorticoid that has been used in replacement therapy for ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY and as an anti-inflammatory agent. Cortisone itself is inactive; it is converted in the liver to the active metabolite HYDROCORTISONE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p726)NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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A steroid hormone synthesized and secreted by the adrenal gland and necessary for life. It is involved with maintaining cardiovascular function, blood glucose balance, regulating the inflammatory response and metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, and fat.NCIU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Naturally occurring glucocorticoid used in replacement therapy for adrenal insufficiency and as an anti-inflammatory agent; cortisone itself is inactive and is converted in the liver to the active metabolite cortisol.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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(therapeutic cortisone) A corticosteroid with potent glucocorticoid activity. Therapeutic cortisone is the inactive precursor molecule of the active hormone cortisol, which is the hydroxylation product of cortisone by 11-beta-steroid dehydrogenase. Cortisol increases blood pressure and blood sugar levels, and suppresses the immune system, therefore cortisone is used to treat allergies or inflammation.NCIU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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