betamethasone en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌbeɪ.təˈmɛθ.əˌsoʊn/ (General-American)
Etymology
From beta + (dexa)methasone.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A potent glucocorticoid C₂₂H₂₉FO₅ that is isomeric with dexamethasone and has potent anti-inflammatory activity.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| β-methasone | alternative | lexicographic | |
| beta-methasone | alternative | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Hypernyms
hormone · steroid · corticosteroid · corticoid · glucocorticoid
Translations (5)
fr betaméthasone (Translations) · fi beetametasoni (Translations) · tr betametazon (Translations) · fr β-méthasone (Translations) · fr bêta-méthasone (Translations)