Prednisone
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈpɹɛd.nɪ.zəʊn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Prednisone is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A glucocorticoid C₂₁H₂₆O₅ that is a dehydrogenated analog of cortisone, used to relieve rheumatic and allergic conditions and to treat leukemia.
Meaning
(pharmacology) A glucocorticoid C₂₁H₂₆O₅ that is a dehydrogenated analog of cortisone, used to relieve rheumatic and allergic conditions and to treat leukemia.
Word Forms
- prednisones
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include melphalan, immunosuppression, prednisolone, pred, methylprednisolone, meprednisone.
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