English Explanatory Dictionary

prodrug

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A drug that is administered in an inactive form that is metabolised in the body into a biologically active compound.
adj
  1. In favour of recreational drugs.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɹəʊ.dɹʌɡ/ /ˈpɹoʊ.dɹʌɡ/ /pɹəʊˈdɹʌɡ/ /pɹoʊˈdɹʌɡ/

Word forms

prodrug prodrugs more prodrug most prodrug

Etymology

From pro- (“substitute for”) + drug.

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