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prednisone

(pred′nə sōn′)

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noun

a chemical derivative, CHO, of cortisone, but with fewer side effects, used in the treatment of arthritis and certain allergic and inflammatory disorders

Origin: < pre(gnane), a steroid hydrocarbon (< pregnant + -ane: found in urine during pregnancy) + d(i)- + -(e)n(e) + (cort)isone

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noun

A synthetic steroid, C₂₁H₂₆O₅, similar to cortisone that is used as an antiallergic and immunosuppressive drug and as an anti-inflammatory agent in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

Origin:

Origin: pre(gnane), a derivative of cholesterol

Origin: + d(i-)¹

Origin: + -(e)n(e)

Origin: + (cort)isone

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