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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
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Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > lipids > steroids > prednisolone
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > lipids > steroids > prednisolone
Preferred Term:

prednisolone

Definition:
A glucocorticoid with the general properties of the corticosteroids. It is the drug of choice for all conditions in which routine systemic corticosteroid therapy is indicated, except adrenal deficiency states.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
steroids
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/59555
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