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