prodrug
UK/ˈpɹəʊ.dɹʌɡ/US/ˈpɹoʊ.dɹʌɡ/
prodrug noun: a drug that is administered in an inactive form that is metabolised in the body into a biologically active compound.
Noun
prodrug (plural prodrugs)
- A drug that is administered in an inactive form that is metabolised in the body into a biologically active compound.
Adjective
UK/pɹəʊˈdɹʌɡ/US/pɹoʊˈdɹʌɡ/
prodrug (comparative more prodrug, superlative most prodrug)
- In favour of recreational drugs.
- In France, the antidrug law forbids all forms of prodrug propaganda.1972, United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee to Investigate the Administration of the Internal Security Act and Other Internal Security Laws, World Drug Traffic and...
prodrug meaning in Tamil
prodrug in Tamil
- முன் மருந்து
Forms of prodrug
| Noun | |
|---|---|
| plural | prodrugs |
| Adjective | |
| comparative | more prodrug |
| superlative | most prodrug |
Origin of prodrug
From pro- (“substitute for”) + drug.
From pro- (“favouring”) + drug.
Questions about prodrug
- What does prodrug mean?
- Prodrug means a drug that is administered in an inactive form that is metabolised in the body into a biologically active compound.
- What is prodrug in Tamil?
- Prodrug in Tamil is முன் மருந்து. See Prodrug meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is prodrug?
- Prodrug can be a noun or an adjective.
- How do you pronounce prodrug?
- Prodrug is pronounced /ˈpɹəʊ.dɹʌɡ/ (UK).
- What is the plural of prodrug?
- The plural of prodrug is prodrugs.
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