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methylprednisolone

noun meth·yl·pred·nis·o·lone \-pred-ˈni-sə-ˌlōn\

Definition of METHYLPREDNISOLONE

:  a glucocorticoid C22H30O5 that is a derivative of prednisolone and is used as an anti-inflammatory agent; also :  any of several of its salts (as an acetate) used similarly
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First Known Use of METHYLPREDNISOLONE

1957
Medical Dictionary

methylprednisolone

noun meth·yl·pred·nis·o·lone \-pred-ˈnis-ə-ˌlōn\

Medical Definition of METHYLPREDNISOLONE

:  a glucocorticoid C22H30O5 that is a derivative of prednisolone and is used as an anti-inflammatory agent; also :  any of several of its salts (as an acetate) used similarly—see medrol

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