prednisone
noun
pred·ni·sone ˈpred-nə-ˌsōn 
also
-ˌzōn : a glucocorticoid C21H26O5 that is a dehydrogenated analog of cortisone and is used as an anti-inflammatory agent, as an antineoplastic agent, and as an immunosuppressant
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Rheumatologists are the kinds of doctors who treat vasculitis, often with drug therapy that can include steroids like prednisone or prednisolone. 
Lisa Mulcahy, Men's Health, 9 Aug. 2022 Use of corticosteroids like cortisone or prednisone is an additional risk factor. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 4 Aug. 2022 Oghalai says that patients with vasculitis are typically first given a steroid, like prednisone, which block the immune system. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 8 Aug. 2022 Drug Costs: In some cases, your symptoms may subside after a course of steroids, such as prednisone. Martin Shenkman, Forbes, 15 July 2022 Additional risk factors include steroid use (such as prednisone), active cancer, smoking, diabetes and pre-existing dental disease. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 16 June 2022 Treatment consists of steroids such as prednisone to reduce inflammation and pain medication. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 11 June 2022 Treatment options can include anti-inflammatory and antiviral medications such as prednisone, acyclovir and valacyclovir. CBS News, 10 June 2022 In the past, this has happened with drugs such as prednisone, which was originally meant for inflammatory diseases but actually helps treat Parkinson’s disease symptoms. Mike Wehner, BGR, 19 May 2022 See More
Lisa Mulcahy, Men's Health, 9 Aug. 2022 Use of corticosteroids like cortisone or prednisone is an additional risk factor. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 4 Aug. 2022 Oghalai says that patients with vasculitis are typically first given a steroid, like prednisone, which block the immune system. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 8 Aug. 2022 Drug Costs: In some cases, your symptoms may subside after a course of steroids, such as prednisone. Martin Shenkman, Forbes, 15 July 2022 Additional risk factors include steroid use (such as prednisone), active cancer, smoking, diabetes and pre-existing dental disease. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 16 June 2022 Treatment consists of steroids such as prednisone to reduce inflammation and pain medication. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 11 June 2022 Treatment options can include anti-inflammatory and antiviral medications such as prednisone, acyclovir and valacyclovir. CBS News, 10 June 2022 In the past, this has happened with drugs such as prednisone, which was originally meant for inflammatory diseases but actually helps treat Parkinson’s disease symptoms. Mike Wehner, BGR, 19 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
probably from pregnane (C21H36) + diene (compound containing two double bonds) + cortisone
First Known Use
1955, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
prednisone
noun
pred·ni·sone
ˈpred-nə-ˌsōn also -ˌzōn
: a glucocorticoid C21H26O5 that is a dehydrogenated analog of cortisone and is used as an anti-inflammatory agent, as an antineoplastic agent, and as an immunosuppressant