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dexamethasone

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dex·a·meth·a·sone  (dks-mth-sn, -zn)
n.
A synthetic glucocorticoid used primarily in the treatment of inflammatory disorders.
[dexa- (blend of deca- and hexa-) + meth(yl) + probably alteration of (corti)sone.]
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Noun1.dexamethasone - a corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation
Decadron, Dexamethasone Intensol, Dexone, Hexadrol, Oradexon
anti-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory drug - a medicine intended to reduce inflammation
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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35) In particular, Gudeman et al (33) and Hasson et al (37) reported that the use of iontophoresis with dexamethasone phosphate (DEX-P) reduced pain and improved early tolerance of a therapeutic exercise program.
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