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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A drug that is administered in an inactive form that is metabolised in the body into a biologically active compound.

Adjective

1. 1
   In favour of recreational drugs.

   "In France, the antidrug law forbids all forms of prodrug propaganda."

Example

More examples

"In France, the antidrug law forbids all forms of prodrug propaganda."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From pro- (“substitute for”) + drug.

Etymology 2

From pro- (“favouring”) + drug.

Related phrases

recreational drug

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