PREDNISOLONE


Meaning of PREDNISOLONE in English

n.

Pronunciation: pred- ' ni-s ə - ˌ l ō n

Function: noun

Etymology: blend of prednisone and 1 -ol

Date: 1955

: a glucocorticoid C 21 H 28 O 5 that is a dehydrogenated analog of cortisol and is used especially as an anti-inflammatory drug

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