methylprednisolone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A synthetic glucocorticoid, C₂₂H₃₀O₅, used chiefly in the treatment of inflammatory and autoimmune disorders.

Pronunciation

/ˌmiː.θʌɪl.pɹɛdˈnɪs.ə.ləʊn/ /ˌmɛθ.əl.pɹɛdˈnɪs.əˌloʊn/

Word forms

methylprednisolone methylprednisolones

Etymology

From methyl- + prednisolone.

Derived words

methylprednisolone aceponate methylprednisolone suleptanate
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