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fludrocortisone en · NOUN

Pronunciation

/ˌflu.dɹoʊˈkɔɹ.tɪˌsoʊn/ (General-American)

Etymology

Blend of fluoro- + hydrocortisone.

Meanings

(uncountable) 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.

Translations (1)

es fludrocortisona (Translations)