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Cortisone (pronounced /ˈkÉ”rtɨsoÊŠn/ or /ˈkÉ”rtɨzoÊŠn/ (ˈkôrtəˌsÅn or -zÅn)) (17-hydroxy-11-dehydrocorticosterone) is a steroid hormone. Chemically, it is a corticosteroid closely related tocorticosterone. It is used to treat a variety of ailments and can be administered intravenously, orally, intraarticularly, or cutaneously. Cortisone suppresses the immune system, thus reducing inflammation and attendant pain and swelling at the site of the injury. Risks exist, particularly in the long-term use of cortisone.
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