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prednisolone

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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.
[Blend of prednisone and -ol.]
prednisolone [prɛdˈnɪsəˌləʊn]
n
(Medicine / Pharmacology) a steroid drug derived from prednisone and having the same uses as cortisone
[altered from prednisone]
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Noun1.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
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