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cortisone
noun
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Word History
alteration of corticosterone
1949, in the meaning defined above
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“Cortisone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cortisone. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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Nglish: Translation of cortisone for Spanish Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about cortisone
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