prednisone

[ pred-nuh-sohn, -zohn ]

noun

, Pharmacology.

1. an analogue of cortisone, C 2 1 H 2 6 O 5 , used as an anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive, and antineoplastic in the treatment of various diseases.

prednisone

/ ˈprɛdnɪˌsəʊn /

noun

1. a steroid drug derived from cortisone and having the same uses

Word History and Origins

Origin of prednisone¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of prednisone¹

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

Example Sentences

Also, a high-protein diet is often recommended since a medication like prednisone can speed up protein breakdown, which can result in even more protein loss if a digestive issue like Crohn’s is involved.

From Time

In some cases, doctors are starting stay-at-home patients on steroids like dexamethasone and prednisone right away, in an effort to stave off more serious infections.

From Science News

This group includes familiar medicines like hydrocortisone, cortisone, prednisone, and Decadron.

From The Daily Beast

Jumbling my words, I tried to explain the disease and prednisone and its side effects.

From The Daily Beast

Prednisone is often used to combat the inflammation brought on by autoimmune diseases.

From The Daily Beast

Most notably, prednisone can trigger something called moon face.

From The Daily Beast

Each morning I take the prednisone and it sticks in my throat.

From The Daily Beast