prednisolone en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /pɹɛdˈnɪs.əˌloʊn/ (General-American)
- /pɹɛdˈnɪs.ə.ləʊn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From prednis(-ol)one.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A synthetic glucocorticoid C₂₁H₂₈O₅ that is a dehydrogenated analog of cortisol and is used especially as an anti-inflammatory drug.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| prednisolones | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
pred- · fluprednisolone · -pred- · -olone · prednimustine · loteprednol · fluprednidene · -metasone · prednylidene · prednicarbate · -methasone · cloprednol · methylprednisolone · difluprednate