PREDNISOLONE

prednisolone, Pediapred, Prelone

(noun) a glucocorticoid (trade names Pediapred or Prelone) used to treat inflammatory conditions

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

prednisolone (usually uncountable, plural prednisolones)

(pharmaceutical drug) A synthetic glucocorticoid steroid, similar to hydrocortisone, used as an anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive, and antiallergic drug.

Source: Wiktionary



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NAUSEATING

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