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From fluo(ro)-[Term?] + -olone (“steroid or steroid-like drug”).
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Today it means: A synthetic hydrocortisone derivative used in dermatology to reduce skin inflammation and relieve itching. Full definition →
From fluo(ro)-[Term?] + -olone (“steroid or steroid-like drug”).
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.