Dexamethasone

//ˌdɛk.səˈmɛθ.ə.səʊn// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A synthetic member of the glucocorticoid-class of steroid hormones, having the chemical formula C₂₂H₂₉FO₅, and used especially as an anti-inflammatory agent. countable, uncountable

    "Many dexamethasones act as anti-inflammatory agents."

  2. 2
    a corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation wordnet

Synonyms

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decadrondexamethasone intensoldexonehexadroloradexon

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"Scientists called the use of dexamethasone, normally used to reduce inflammation in patients with arthritis and other diseases, a "major breakthrough" in the treatment of patients infected by the coronavirus who have been hospitalized and need the use of a ventilator or supplemental oxygen."

Etymology

From dex- + -a- + -methasone (“prednisone or prednisolone derivative”).

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