paramethasone

noun

para·​meth·​a·​sone -ˈmeth-ə-ˌzōn How to pronounce paramethasone (audio)
: a glucocorticoid with few mineralocorticoid side effects that is used for its anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic actions especially in the form of its acetate C24H31FO6

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“Paramethasone.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/paramethasone. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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