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Pediapred

DEFINITIONS OF: Pediapred

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n a glucocorticoid (trade names Pediapred or Prelone) used to treat inflammatory conditions

Synonyms:
Prelone, prednisolone
Type of:
anti-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory drug
a medicine intended to reduce inflammation
glucocorticoid
a steroid hormone that is produced by the adrenal cortex of animals; affects functioning of gonads and has anti-inflammatory activity
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