dexamethasone

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Pronunciation

/ˌdɛk.səˈmɛθ.ə.səʊn/

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/ˌdɛk.səˈmɛθ.ə.səʊn/ · /ˌdɛk.səˈmɛθ.ə.zəʊn/ · /ˌdɛk.səˈmɛθ.əˌsoʊn/ · /ˌdɛk.səˈmɛθ.əˌzoʊn/

Definition of dexamethasone

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noun

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

“Many dexamethasones act as anti-inflammatory agents.”
“Lee showed her how to feed the baby with the dexamethasone syrup.”
“Dexamethasone, a widely available and affordable generic steroid, was shown to cut the risk of death by a third for Covid patients on ventilators, and by nearly a fifth for those on oxygen therapy.”

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

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