prodrug

Noun CEFR B1

ˈpɹəʊ.dɹʌɡ

Definitions

A drug that is administered in an inactive form that is metabolised in the body into a biologically active compound.

Equivalents

Italianoprofarmaco

日本語プロドラッグ

2 more languages

한국어프로드러그

Polskiprolek

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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See also

Prods produce produce broker produce race produceableness Produced

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