| 释义 |
Definition of prednisolone in English: prednisolonenoun prɛdˈnɪsələʊn mass nounMedicine A synthetic steroid with similar properties and uses to those of prednisone, of which it is a reduced derivative. Example sentencesExamples - Her dose of prednisolone was then gradually reduced.
- One of our technicians complained of a persistent cough uncontrollable by antibiotics and prednisolone.
- Severe attacks of asthma are sometimes treated with a course of steroid tablets, such as prednisolone.
- It is thought that prednisolone acts by reducing swelling of the facial nerve.
- Before becoming pregnant, she was advised to slowly come off some of her drugs, but to continue to take prednisolone, a steroid.
Origin 1950s: from prednisone, with the insertion of -ol. |