dexamethasone

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Definition of dexamethasone in English Turkish dictionary

deksametazon

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Definition of dexamethasone in English English dictionary

A synthetic member of the glucocorticoid class of steroid hormones, having the chemical formula C22H29FO5, or a derivative thereof

Many dexamethasones act as anti-inflammatory agents.

{i} anti-inflammatory and anti-allergenic medication

a corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation

Hyphenation

dex·a·meth·a·sone

Etymology

[ "dek-s&-'me-th&-"sOn, ] (noun.) 1958. dexa- + methyl + -a- + -sone.