betamethasone

See also: beta-methasone, beta-méthasone, betaméthasone, bêta-méthasone, and bêtaméthasone

English

Alternative forms

β-methasone, beta-methasone

Etymology

From beta +‎ (dexa)methasone.

Pronunciation

(General American) IPA^(key): /ˌbeɪ.təˈmɛθ.əˌsoʊn/

Noun

betamethasone (uncountable)

(pharmacology) A potent glucocorticoid C₂₂H₂₉FO₅ that is isomeric with dexamethasone and has potent anti-inflammatory activity.

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Translations

Translations

Finnish: beetametasoni
French: betaméthasone / β-méthasone / bêta-méthasone
Turkish: betametazon

References

“betamethasone”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.