First Known Use: 1955
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prednisolone
noun pred·nis·o·lone \pred-ˈni-sə-ˌlōn\
Definition of PREDNISOLONE
: a glucocorticoid C21H28O5 that is a dehydrogenated analog of cortisol and is used especially as an anti-inflammatory drug
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Origin of PREDNISOLONE
blend of prednisone and 1-ol
Medical Dictionary
prednisolone
noun pred·nis·o·lone \pred-ˈnis-ə-ˌlōn\
Medical Definition of PREDNISOLONE
: a glucocorticoid C21H28O5 that is a dehydrogenated analog of cortisol and is used often in the form of an ester or methyl derivative especially as an anti-inflammatory drug in the treatment of arthritis
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