What is the definition of a prodrug?

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The original example of a drug categoryThe earliest developed drug within a groupA medication that is initially inactive and converted into an active form inside the bodyA drug that accumulates in body tissues and is slowly released over time

Explanation

A prodrug refers to a compound that is pharmacologically inactive when administered but is metabolized within the body to produce an active drug. This distinguishes it from prototype drugs, which are the first developed drugs in a class, or drugs that are simply stored and released from tissues.