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prednisone (prĕd`nĭsōn): see corticosteroid drug corticosteroid drug , any one of several synthetic or naturally occurring substances with the general chemical structure of steroids. They are used therapeutically to mimic or augment the effects of the naturally occurring corticosteroids, which are produced in the
..... Click the link for more information. . prednisone [′pred·nə‚sōn] (pharmacology) C21H26O5An adrenocortical steroid drug, obtained in crystalline form, that is an analog of cortisone. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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