Meaning of dexamethasone | Babel Free

Definitions

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

countable, uncountable

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Examples

“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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