What does "fludrocortisone" mean?

A potent mineralocorticoid drug that is derived from hydrocortisone, possesses some glucocorticoid activity, and is administered in the form of its acetate C₂₃H₃₁FO₆ to treat adrenocortical insufficiency.

How do you pronounce "fludrocortisone"?

Pronounced //ˌflu.dɹoʊˈkɔɹ.tɪˌsoʊn//.

Fludrocortisone

//ˌflu.dɹoʊˈkɔɹ.tɪˌsoʊn// noun

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Noun

1
A potent mineralocorticoid drug that is derived from hydrocortisone, possesses some glucocorticoid activity, and is administered in the form of its acetate C₂₃H₃₁FO₆ to treat adrenocortical insufficiency. uncountable

Etymology

Blend of fluoro- + hydrocortisone.

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