English Explanatory Dictionary

betamethasone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A potent glucocorticoid C₂₂H₂₉FO₅ that is isomeric with dexamethasone and has potent anti-inflammatory activity.

Pronunciation

/ˌbeɪ.təˈmɛθ.əˌsoʊn/

Word forms

betamethasone β-methasone beta-methasone

Etymology

From beta + (dexa)methasone.

Derived words

beclometasone -betasol
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