prednisone

American  

[pred-nuh-sohn, -zohn] / ˈprɛd nəˌsoʊn, -ˌzoʊn /

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.

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prednisone British  

/ ˈprɛdnɪˌsəʊn /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of prednisone

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

Example Sentences

Acne can be a side effect of certain medications, including some mental health drugs like lithium or corticosteroids like prednisone, Ploch said.

From Seattle Times

In addition to trying to find a treatment that would bring McNaughton's colitis into remission, Loftus wanted to wean him off the steroid prednisone, which he had been taking since his initial diagnosis in 2014.

From Salon

She started the patient on a high dose of prednisone to weaken the white-cell-led attack.

From New York Times

A: For a severe allergic reaction like yours, corticosteroids like prednisone can be extremely helpful.

From Seattle Times

He was prescribed prednisone, a mainstay drug used to treat Crohn’s.

From Washington Post