cortisone
/ˈkɔːrtɪsoʊn/
noun
- A hormone produced by the body or made as a medicine, used to reduce inflammation and treat conditions like arthritis, allergies, and skin problems.
- The doctor prescribed cortisone cream for her itchy rash.
- Cortisone is often used to treat severe allergic reactions.
- After the injury, he received a cortisone injection to reduce swelling in his knee.