Triamcinolone
/ˌtɹaɪˌæmˈsɪn.əˌloʊn/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A glucocorticoid steroidal drug 9-fluoro-16-hydroxyprednisolone used chiefly in the form of its acetal or acetate derivatives especially in treating skin disorders, asthma, and allergic rhinitis. countable, uncountable
- 2 a synthetic corticosteroid (trade names Aristocort or Aristopak or Kenalog) used as an anti-inflammatory agent wordnet
Synonyms
All synonymsEtymology
From [Term?][Term?] + -olone (“steroid or steroid-like drug”).