Etymology

triamcinolone

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Today it means: A glucocorticoid steroidal drug 9-fluoro-16-hydroxyprednisolone used chiefly in the form of its acetal or acetate derivatives especially in treating skin disorders, asthma, and allergic rhinitis. Full definition →

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From [Term?][Term?] + -olone (“steroid or steroid-like drug”).

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