Prednisolone

//pɹɛdˈnɪs.ə.ləʊn// noun

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Noun

1
A synthetic glucocorticoid C₂₁H₂₈O₅ that is a dehydrogenated analog of cortisol and is used especially as an anti-inflammatory drug. countable, uncountable
2
a glucocorticoid (trade names Pediapred or Prelone) used to treat inflammatory conditions wordnet

Synonyms

pediapred prelone

Etymology

From prednis(-ol)one.

Related phrases

anti inflammatory

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