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prednisone

UK
/ˈprɛdnɪsəʊn/
US
/ˈprɛdnɪsoʊn/

Translations

prednisonenoun
The doctor prescribed prednisone to help reduce inflammation.
Врач прописал преднизолон, чтобы помочь уменьшить воспаление.
prednisoneadjective
UK
/ˈprɛdnɪsəʊn/
US
/ˈprɛdnɪsoʊn/
Used attributively in phrases like "prednisone therapy".

Definitions

prednisonenoun
A synthetic corticosteroid drug used to treat inflammation, allergies, and other medical conditions by suppressing the immune system.
The doctor prescribed prednisone to help reduce the inflammation in her joints.
prednisoneadjective
Relating to or containing the drug prednisone.
The patient was placed on a prednisone tapering schedule.
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