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hydrocortisone

/ˌhaɪdrəʊˈkɔːrtɪsoʊn/ noun · British & US
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What does hydrocortisone mean?

noun

A corticosteroid medication used to treat a variety of conditions, including skin allergies, asthma, and inflammatory disorders.

Example

"The doctor prescribed hydrocortisone cream to treat the patient's severe eczema."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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