Prednisolone
ahd-5
noun.
A synthetic steroid, C
21
H
28
O
5
, similar to hydrocortisone and used as an anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive, and antiallergic drug.
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noun.
A
synthetic
glucocorticoid
steroid
, similar to
hydrocortisone
, used as an
anti-inflammatory
,
immunosuppressive
, and
antiallergic
drug
.
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noun.
a glucocorticoid (trade names Pediapred or Prelone) used to treat inflammatory conditions
Word Usage
"For others, a low dose of steroids, such as prednisolone tablets, can help hugely."
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
anti-inflammatory
anti-inflammatory drug
glucocorticoid
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