noun
prednisone
PREHD-nih-zohn
noun
1
A steroid medication used to reduce inflammation and treat conditions like severe allergies, arthritis, and certain autoimmune diseases.
"The doctor prescribed a short course of prednisone to bring down the swelling."
How to Use Prednisone
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common anti-inflammatory steroid drug, often prescribed for allergic reactions, asthma flare-ups, and autoimmune conditions.
Common pairings
prescribed prednisone
a course of prednisone
prednisone dosage
Word Forms
prednisones plural
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The doctor prescribed a short course of _____ to bring down the swelling.