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prednisone

/prɛdˈnaɪzən/ noun · British & US
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What does prednisone mean?

noun

A synthetic corticosteroid drug used to treat a variety of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, such as asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and skin allergies.

Example

"The doctor prescribed prednisone to help manage her daughter's severe asthma symptoms."

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