Cort

/kɔrt/ noun

Definition

A short form or abbreviation sometimes used for 'court' or 'cortisone' in medical or legal contexts.

Etymology

An abbreviation created by shortening 'court' or 'cortisone,' depending on context. This is a modern abbreviation rather than a word with historical etymology. It's used informally in specialized fields.

Kelly Says

Cort is one of those words created by people just being lazy in the best way—it's an abbreviation that became so convenient in hospitals and legal offices that it almost became its own word.

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