cortisone
Aussprache: [ˈkɔːrtɪzoʊn]
Wort
Kontext: „medical“
(noun) a type of medicine used to reduce inflammation and relieve symptoms of various conditions. It helps people feel better when they have pain, swelling, or allergies.
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The doctor prescribed cortisone to help reduce the swelling in my knee.
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I wasn't given cortisone because my condition didn't require it.
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Can cortisone help with my allergy symptoms?
Kontext: „biology“
(noun) a hormone produced in the body that helps control many bodily functions. It plays a role in how our body handles stress and inflammation.
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Cortisone is important for managing stress and keeping our bodies healthy.
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Without enough cortisone, the body can struggle to deal with stress properly.
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What happens if the body doesn't produce enough cortisone?
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