triamcinolone
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A synthetic glucocorticoid, C₂₁H₂₇FO₆, used as an anti-inflammatory drug in the treatment of allergic and respiratory disorders.

[Perhaps from tri- + am(yl) + cin(ene), a terpene (cin(eole) + -ene) + (prednis)olone.]

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triamcinolone - a synthetic corticosteroid (trade names Aristocort or Aristopak or Kenalog) used as an anti-inflammatory agent

Aristocort, Aristopak, Kenalog

adrenal cortical steroid, corticoid, corticosteroid - a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response; "adrenal cortical steroids are used to treat many different conditions"

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