Prednisone is a synthetic corticosteroid drug that is particularly effective as an immunosuppressant drug. It is used to treat certain inflammatory diseases (such as moderate allergic reactions), some autoimmune diseases, and (at higher doses) some types of cancer, but it has significant adverse effects.
denial of claim. DEFINITION: Denial of claim is the refusal of an insurance company or carrier to honor a request by an individual (or his or her provider) to pay for health care services obtained from a health care professional.
DEFINITION of 'Medical Patent'. A legal protection against market competition that a government grants to the inventor of a unique medical item or process. patent prevents competitors from making, using or selling the patented item or process for a limited time. In the United States, the three categories of patents are utility patents, design patents and plant patents.