prednisolone
noun
pred·nis·o·lone pred-ˈni-sə-ˌlōn 
: a glucocorticoid C21H28O5 that is a dehydrogenated analog of cortisol and is used especially as an anti-inflammatory drug
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Rheumatologists are the kinds of doctors who treat vasculitis, often with drug therapy that can include steroids like prednisone or prednisolone. 
Lisa Mulcahy, Men's Health, 9 Aug. 2022
Lisa Mulcahy, Men's Health, 9 Aug. 2022 Word History
Etymology
blend of prednisone and -ol entry 1
First Known Use
1955, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
prednisolone
noun
pred·nis·o·lone pred-ˈnis-ə-ˌlōn
: 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