: a glucocorticoid C21H28O5 of the adrenal cortex used in synthetic form especially as an anti-inflammatory agent (as for rheumatoid arthritis)
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Recent Examples on the WebAlso, some people take oral cortisone for arthritis. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 4 Aug. 2022 Counsell said afterward that Devin Williams needed an additional day of rest after pitching in four of six games last week and that newly acquired Taylor Rogers was still recovering from a cortisone shot in his left knee. Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2022 Piscotty had three cortisone shots — one in September 2020 and two last season — in his left wrist before having surgery in August to stabilize a sheath under a tendon in that wrist. Matt Kawahara, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2022 That Bush was the choice came as a surprise in the moment, and Brewers manager Craig Counsell revealed afterward that Taylor Rogers was nursing a sore knee after a cortisone injection and Devin Williams was resting from a higher than usual workload. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2022 Use of corticosteroids like cortisone or prednisone is an additional risk factor. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 4 Aug. 2022 Trout received a cortisone injection into the joint, located in the thoracic section of his spine, last Thursday. Sarah Valenzuela, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2022 Prior to Tuesday night’s game against the Yankees, Cash said Kiermaier received a cortisone shot for an inflamed left hip, something that has bothered the center fielder for much of the past year or so. Tom Layberger, Forbes, 24 June 2022 Montas was set to have a cortisone injection Wednesday afternoon, Paparesta said. Matt Kawahara, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 July 2022 See More