dexamethasone

UK
/ˌdɛksəˈmɛθəsəʊn/
US
/ˌdɛksəˈmɛθəsoʊn/

Translations

dexamethasonenoun
The doctor prescribed dexamethasone to help reduce the inflammation in the patient's joints.
Le médecin a prescrit de la dexaméthasone pour aider à réduire l'inflammation des articulations du patient.
dexamethasoneadjective
UK
/ˌdɛksəˈmɛθəsəʊn/
US
/ˌdɛksəˈmɛθəsoʊn/
Used attributively in phrases such as "dexamethasone treatment".
Additional translations
dexaméthasoniqueRare, en médecine.

Definitions

dexamethasonenoun
A synthetic glucocorticoid used as an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant medication.
The doctor prescribed dexamethasone to help reduce the inflammation in the patient's joints.
dexamethasoneadjective
Relating to, containing, or derived from dexamethasone.
The patient was given a dexamethasone injection before surgery.