Kortison

dasNoun

cortisone (standard spelling)

English translations

  1. 01

    cortisone

Word details

German meaning
Ein entzündungshemmendes Medikament, das oft zur Behandlung von Allergien oder Entzündungen eingesetzt wird.
English meaning
Cortisone
Synonym
Cortison
German example
Der Arzt verschrieb mir Kortison gegen meine Hautallergie.
English example
The doctor prescribed cortisone for my skin allergy.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Kortison
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Kortison”

  1. Kortison wirkt entzündungshemmend. (Cortisone has an anti-inflammatory effect.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the plural of 'Kortison'?

As a substance, it is usually used in the singular. If referring to types or doses, 'die Kortisone' can be used.