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Synonyms
1. prednisone
noun. a dehydrogenated analogue of cortisol (trade names Orasone or Deltasone or Liquid Pred or Meticorten); used as an anti-inflammatory drug in the treatment of arthritis and as an immunosuppressant.
Sentences with prednisone
1. Noun, singular or mass
Any use of prednisone or tapering dosages should only be done under the direction of a doctor.
2. Verb, past participle
If a person does have prednisone withdrawal symptoms, the doctor will carefully examine the patient for concurrent illness and ask about stress.
