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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

cortisone

/kɔːrˈtɪsəʊn/ noun · British & US
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What does cortisone mean?

noun

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex, used as a medication to treat inflammation and other conditions.

Example

"The doctor prescribed cortisone to reduce the swelling in her injured knee."

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