ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Prodrug

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈpɹəʊ.dɹʌɡ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Prodrug is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A drug that is administered in an inactive form that is metabolised in the body into a biologically active compound.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

  1. In favour of recreational drugs.

Example Sentences

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

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include nontoxic, antedrug, propacetamol, drug, pharmacoperone, antimetabolite.

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