prednisone

[ pred-nuh-sohn, -zohn ]

/ ˈprɛd nəˌsoʊn, -ˌzoʊn /

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noun Pharmacology.

an analogue of cortisone, C21H26O5, used as an anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive, and antineoplastic in the treatment of various diseases.

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Origin of prednisone

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

Words nearby prednisone

predispose, predisposed, predisposition, predistortion, prednisolone, prednisone, predoctoral, predominance, predominant, predominantly, predominate

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How to use prednisone in a sentence

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.
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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.
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This group includes familiar medicines like hydrocortisone, cortisone, prednisone, and Decadron.
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Jumbling my words, I tried to explain the disease and prednisone and its side effects.
Inspired by Ashley Judd, My Own ‘Puffy Face’ Saga|Kelly Bergin|April 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Prednisone is often used to combat the inflammation brought on by autoimmune diseases.
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Most notably, prednisone can trigger something called moon face.
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Each morning I take the prednisone and it sticks in my throat.
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British Dictionary definitions for prednisone

prednisone

/ (ˈprɛdnɪˌsəʊn) /

noun

a steroid drug derived from cortisone and having the same uses

Word Origin for prednisone

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

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