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 • Dec. 18, 2023

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 • Feb. 2, 2023

Her treatment included medical infusions and prednisone, which contributed to an 80-pound weight gain, Fontana said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2022

“The orthopedist told me my hip bones were dying and said it could be related to the prednisone use,” Blocker recalled.

From Washington Post • Jul. 9, 2022

The whole episode—including anti-itch cream, prednisone, prednisone cream, and Benadryl to get through the nights—eats up $30.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich