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hydrocortisone

/ˌhaɪdrəʊˈkɔːrtɪsoʊn/ noun · British & US
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What does hydrocortisone mean?

noun

A corticosteroid medication used to treat a variety of conditions, including skin allergies, asthma, and inflammatory disorders.

Example

"The doctor prescribed hydrocortisone cream to treat the patient's severe eczema."

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