Associations to the word «Dexamethasone»

Wiktionary

DEXAMETHASONE, noun. (hormone) A synthetic member of the glucocorticoid class of steroid hormones, having the chemical formula C22H29FO5, or a derivative thereof

Dictionary definition

DEXAMETHASONE, noun. A corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation.

Wise words

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