Definition

A man-made steroid that is used to reduce inflammation, suppress the immune system, and treat allergic reactions.

Example

The doctor prescribed prednisolone to help manage the patient's severe asthma symptoms.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of prednisolone?

Yeah, I think it’s used to treat inflammation, right?

Exactly! My doctor prescribed it to help with my allergies.

That makes sense; I heard it works really well for that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Prednisolone is derived from "prednis" (a modification of "prednisone", which is a synthetic corticosteroid) and the suffix "-olone" (indicating a ketone or steroid). The term refers to a specific type of steroid medication that is used to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system.

Memory Tip

Think of 'prednis' as a specific type of steroid and '-olone' indicating its chemical structure, which helps you remember that prednisolone is a steroid used for inflammation.

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