Fludrocortisone
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌflu.dɹoʊˈkɔɹ.tɪˌsoʊn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fludrocortisone is a noun meaning (pharmacology) 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.
Meaning
(pharmacology) 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.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fluocortolone, fludroxycortide, fluocortin, diflucortolone, fluocinolone, fluclorolone.
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