Cortone Acetate
- noun
- Archaic
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Cortona Acetato
- The doctor prescribed Cortone Acetate for my inflammation.
Examples
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Over time, Cortone Acetate was replaced by more effective corticosteroids.
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Many patients find Cortone Acetate effective for treating arthritis.
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After the diagnosis, the doctor started her on Cortone Acetate to reduce inflammation.
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Some patients with adrenal insufficiency once received Cortone Acetate as part of their therapy.
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The doctor prescribed Cortone Acetate to help alleviate her severe inflammation.
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Many patients with autoimmune conditions have used Cortone Acetate to manage their symptoms.
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After the surgery, he was given Cortone Acetate to minimize the risk of inflammation.
Synonyms
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4.6
A steroid medicine that reduces swelling and inflammation
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8.4
A medicine that reduces swelling and lowers the body's immune response
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6.1
A steroid medicine that reduces inflammation and treats allergic reactions
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7.7
A strong steroid medicine that reduces swelling, inflammation, and allergic reactions
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6.3
A medicine like a steroid that reduces swelling and weakens the immune system
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8.0
A steroid medicine that reduces swelling and lowers the body's immune response
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6.9
A medicine that reduces swelling and calms the immune system
A hormone from the adrenal gland or a similar drug that reduces swelling and weakens the body's defence
A medicine that reduces swelling and helps the body control energy and salt levels
A steroid medicine used to reduce swelling and calm the immune system
A steroid medicine used to reduce swelling and pain
A medicine that reduces swelling and the body's strong reaction, used for arthritis and similar problems
A medicine that reduces swelling and treats allergies, skin problems, and arthritis
Surface Forms
Morphology
Cortone + acetate
This is a pharmaceutical trade name combined with a chemical suffix: 'Cortone' is not a transparent lexical item (it functions as a brand name) and 'acetate' only signals a chemical salt/ester but does not indicate the drug class or therapeutic action. A B1 learner who knows the literal meaning of 'acetate' would not be able to infer that this compound is a corticosteroid used as an anti-inflammatory, so the overall meaning is unpredictable from the parts.
Etymology
Cortone Acetate may come from the name Cortone, linked to cortisone, a hormone that reduces swelling, and Acetate, the chemical part added to the medicine. It was the brand name of a steroid medicine used 'to reduce swelling', so the name points to both the drug's chemical form and its purpose.