Cortison

dasNoun

cortisone (variant spelling)

English translations

  1. 01

    cortisone

Word details

German meaning
Ein synthetisches Hormon, das entzündungshemmend wirkt.
English meaning
Cortisone
Synonym
Kortison, Glucocorticoid
German example
Cortison wird zur Behandlung von Entzündungen eingesetzt.
English example
Cortisone is used to treat inflammation.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Cortison
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Cortison”

  1. Der Arzt verschrieb eine Creme mit Cortison. (The doctor prescribed a cream containing cortisone.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Cortison' spelled with a C or a K?

Both 'Cortison' and 'Kortison' are correct in German, though 'Kortison' is more common in modern usage.