Meaning Of The Word Prednisone

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prednisone in American English
a chemical derivative, C21H26 O5, of cortisone, but with fewer side effects, used in the treatment of arthritis and certain allergic and inflammatory disorders
noun: an analogue of cortisone, C21H26O5, used as an anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive, and antineoplastic in the treatment of various diseases

prednisone in British English
noun: a steroid drug derived from cortisone and having the same uses

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