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Pronunciation: /ˈkɔrtəˌzoʊn/

cortisone

Definition

A natural steroid hormone produced in the adrenal gland. It can also be made in the laboratory. Cortisone reduces swelling and can suppress immune responses.

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beclomethasone

aldosterone

stage II nonmelanoma skin cancer on the eyelid

urea/lactic acid-based cream

intermediate-grade lymphoma

reference interval

anti-IL-6 chimeric monoclonal antibody

fenretinide LXS

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sargramostim plasmid DNA hepatocellular carcinoma vaccine adjuvant

anti-IRF4 antisense oligonucleotide ION251

CD19-targeted 4-1BB ligand RO7227166

anti-ribonucleoprotein antibody ATRC-101

pegylated liposomal doxorubicin hydrochloride

Cysteine-Rich Non-Denatured Whey Protein Isolate IMN1207

Aurora kinase/VEGFR2 inhibitor CYC116

Bonine

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segregation analysis

fibrofolliculoma

deoxyribonucleic acid

polymorphism

cascade genetic testing

specificity

TDR

germline variant

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