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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A synthetic glucocorticoid steroid used as an anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, antiallergic, antiproliferative and vasoconstrictive agent. uncountable

Etymology

From al(pha-methyl) + chlo(ro)- + -metasone (“prednisone or prednisolone derivative”).

Related phrases

anti inflammatory

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