prednisolone

pred·nis·o·lone  (prd-ns-ln)

n.

A synthetic steroid, C₂₁H₂₈O₅, similar to hydrocortisone and used in various compounds as an anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive, and antiallergic drug.

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[Blend of prednisone and -ol.]

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prednisolone [prɛdˈnɪsəˌləʊn]

n

(Medicine / Pharmacology) a steroid drug derived from prednisone and having the same uses as cortisone

[altered from prednisone]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

prednisolone - a glucocorticoid (trade names Pediapred or Prelone) used to treat inflammatory conditions Pediapred, Prelone anti-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory drug - a medicine intended to reduce inflammation glucocorticoid - a steroid hormone that is produced by the adrenal cortex of animals; affects functioning of gonads and has anti-inflammatory activity