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prednisone

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈpɹɛd.nɪ.zəʊn

Definitions

A glucocorticoid C₂₁H₂₆O₅ that is a dehydrogenated analog of cortisone, used to relieve rheumatic and allergic conditions and to treat leukemia.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Françaisprednisone
Portuguêsprednisona
Italianoprednisone
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CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

prednylidene predo predoc Predoctoral Predominance predominancy

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