prednisone

[ pred-nuh-sohn, -zohn ]
/ ˈprɛd nəˌsoʊn, -ˌzoʊn /

noun Pharmacology.

an analogue of cortisone, C21H26O5, used as an anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive, and antineoplastic in the treatment of various diseases.

Origin of prednisone

1950–55; pre(gna)d(ie)n(e), a component of its chemical name + (cort)isone

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British Dictionary definitions for prednisone

prednisone
/ (ˈprɛdnɪˌsəʊn) /

noun

a steroid drug derived from cortisone and having the same uses

Word Origin for prednisone

C20: perhaps from pre ( gnant) + -d ( ie) n ( e) + ( cort) isone

Medical definitions for prednisone

prednisone
[ prĕdnĭ-sōn′,-zōn′ ]

n.

A synthetic steroid similar to cortisone that is used as an antiallergic, immunosuppressive, and anticancer drug and as an anti-inflammatory agent in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.