hydrocortisone

UK
/ˌhaɪdrəʊˈkɔːtɪzəʊn/
US
/ˌhaɪdroʊˈkɔrtɪzoʊn/

Translations

hydrocortisonenoun
The doctor prescribed hydrocortisone to reduce the swelling and redness of the rash.
Le médecin a prescrit de l’hydrocortisone pour réduire le gonflement et la rougeur de l’éruption.
hydrocortisoneEn usage topique, notamment en pharmacie et en dermatologie.
She applied hydrocortisone cream to the insect bite to alleviate the itching.
Elle a appliqué une crème à l’hydrocortisone sur la piqûre d’insecte pour calmer les démangeaisons.
Synonyms
hydrocortisoneadjective
UK
/ˌhaɪdrəʊˈkɔːtɪzəʊn/
US
/ˌhaɪdroʊˈkɔrtɪzoʊn/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "hydrocortisone cream").
hydrocortisoneEmploi adjectival, surtout dans les dénominations pharmaceutiques.
The pharmacist recommended a hydrocortisone cream for the eczema.
Le pharmacien a recommandé une crème hydrocortisone pour l’eczéma.

Definitions

hydrocortisonenoun
A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex, used as a medication to treat inflammation and allergic reactions.
The doctor prescribed hydrocortisone to reduce the swelling and redness of the rash.
A topical cream or ointment containing the steroid hormone hydrocortisone, used to relieve skin irritation and inflammation.
She applied hydrocortisone cream to the insect bite to alleviate the itching.
hydrocortisoneadjective
Containing, consisting of, or relating to the steroid hormone hydrocortisone.
The pharmacist recommended a hydrocortisone cream for the eczema.