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fludrocortisone

/ˌflu.dɹoʊˈkɔɹ.tɪˌsoʊn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.15 in modern English

Syllables
flu-dro-cor-ti-sone
IPA
/ˌflu.dɹoʊˈkɔɹ.tɪˌsoʊn/
21
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
5
Syllables
12
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A potent mineralocorticoid drug that is derived from hydrocortisone, possesses some glucocorticoid activity, and is administered in the form of its acetate C₂₃H₃₁FO₆ to treat adrenocortical insufficiency.

Uncountable

Etymology

Blend of fluoro- + hydrocortisone.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌflu.dɹoʊˈkɔɹ.tɪˌsoʊn/

Usage

Questions

How do you pronounce fludrocortisone?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌflu.dɹoʊˈkɔɹ.tɪˌsoʊn/.
What does fludrocortisone mean?
A potent mineralocorticoid drug that is derived from hydrocortisone, possesses some glucocorticoid activity, and is administered in the form of its acetate C₂₃H₃₁FO₆ to treat adrenocortical insufficiency.
Where does fludrocortisone come from?
Blend of fluoro- + hydrocortisone.

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