prednisone
nounUK /ˈpɹɛd.nɪ.zəʊn/ · US /ˈpɹɛd.nɪˌsoʊn/
Etymology From pre(gnane) + d(ie)ne + (cort)isone.
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Medicine, Pharmacology, Sciences A glucocorticoid C₂₁H₂₆O₅ that is a dehydrogenated analog of cortisone, used to relieve rheumatic and allergic conditions and to treat leukemia.
- Derived terms
- chloroprednisone, meprednisone, methylprednisone, prednisolone