cortisone

n. a corticosteroid that is produced naturally by the adrenal cortex or synthetically. Cortisone is biologically inactive but is converted to the active hormone cortisol in the liver and other organs. It is used therapeutically in the management of disorders caused by corticosteroid deficiency.

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November 19th 2024

kinetic tremor

see action tremor.