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methylprednisone

[ meth-uhl-pred-nuh-sohn, ‐-dz ]

noun

Biochemistry.
  1. a synthetic glucocorticoid, C 22 H 30 O 5 , derived from prednisolone and used as an anti-inflammatory and in the treatment of various respiratory and autoimmune diseases.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of methylprednisone1

First recorded in 1955–60; methyl ( def ) + prednisone ( def )
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One group of 140 patients received steroids in the form of prednisone, dexamethasone, and methylprednisone within 48 hours of their hospital admission.

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methylphenylcarbinyl acetatemethyl propyl ketone

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