prodrug
English edit
Etymology 1 edit
From pro- (“substitute for”) + drug.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
prodrug (plural prodrugs)
- (pharmacology) A drug that is administered in an inactive form that is metabolised in the body into a biologically active compound.
Translations edit
drug that is administered in an inactive form that is metabolised in the body into a biologically active compound
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Etymology 2 edit
From pro- (“favouring”) + drug.
Pronunciation edit
Adjective edit
prodrug (comparative more prodrug, superlative most prodrug)
- In favour of recreational drugs.
- 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 Its Impact on U.S. Security: The hashish trail:
- In France, the antidrug law forbids all forms of prodrug propaganda.