English Explanatory Dictionary

fludrocortisone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A potent mineralocorticoid drug that is derived from hydrocortisone, possesses some glucocorticoid activity, and is administered in the form of its acetate C₂₃H₃₁FO₆ to treat adrenocortical insufficiency.

Pronunciation

/ˌflu.dɹoʊˈkɔɹ.tɪˌsoʊn/

Word forms

fludrocortisone

Etymology

Blend of fluoro- + hydrocortisone.

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