Meanings
nounprednisolone (countable and uncountable, plural prednisolones)
plural prednisolones
- countableuncountablemedicineA synthetic glucocorticoid C₂₁H₂₈O₅ that is a dehydrogenated analog of cortisol and is used especially as an anti-inflammatory drug.
Synonyms & antonyms
nouna glucocorticoid (trade names Pediapred or Prelone) used to treat inflammatory conditions
Similar
PediapredPrelone
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Origin
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APA
prednisolone. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prednisolone
MLA
“prednisolone.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prednisolone. Accessed November 2, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “prednisolone,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prednisolone.
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