Term: cortisone: a corticosteroid hormone (trade name Cortone Acetate) normally produced by the adrenal cortex; is converted to hydrocortisone
Candidate hypernym: hormone: the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect → 1
Candidate hypernym: herb: aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities → 0
Candidate hypernym: cellulite: lumpy deposits of body fat especially on women's thighs etc. → 0
Candidate hypernym: bridge: the link between two lenses; rests on the nose → 0
Candidate hypernym: bat: (baseball) a turn trying to get a hit → 0
Candidate hypernym: confutation: evidence that refutes conclusively → 0
Candidate hypernym: agnus dei: a liturgical prayer beginning with these Latin words → 0
Candidate hypernym: driving belt: a belt that carries motion from a motor to the machinery → 0
Candidate hypernym: polypectomy: surgical removal of a polyp → 0
Candidate hypernym: myroxylon: a genus of tropical American trees having pinnate leaves and white flowers → 0
Candidate hypernym: homestead: dwelling that is usually a farmhouse and adjoining land → 0