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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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nonfunctioning tumor

compression bandage

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opioid agonist GIC-1001

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anetumab ravtansine

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allogeneic natural killer cells SAR445419

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