dexamethasone

English
Molecular structure of dexamethasone

Etymology

dex- +‎ methasone

Noun

dexamethasone (plural dexamethasones)

  1. (biochemistry) A synthetic member of the glucocorticoid class of steroid hormones, having the chemical formula C22H29FO5, or a derivative thereof
    Many dexamethasones act as anti-inflammatory agents.

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