prednisolone

pred·nis·o·lone

noun \pred-ˈnis-ə-ˌlōn\

Definition of PREDNISOLONE

: a glucocorticoid C₂₁H₂₈O₅ that is a dehydrogenated analog of cortisol and is used often in the form of an ester or methyl derivative especially as an anti-inflammatory drug in the treatment of arthritis