betamethasone

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US/ˌbeɪ.təˈmɛθ.əˌsoʊn/

noun

A potent glucocorticoid C₂₂H₂₉FO₅ that is isomeric with dexamethasone and has potent anti-inflammatory activity.

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Meanings

nounbetamethasone (uncountable)

alternative β-methasone · alternative beta-methasone

  1. uncountablemedicineA potent glucocorticoid C₂₂H₂₉FO₅ that is isomeric with dexamethasone and has potent anti-inflammatory activity.

Origin

From beta + (dexa)methasone.

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Translations

Finnish beetametasoni
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French betaméthasone, β-méthasone
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Turkish betametazon
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Cite this entry
APA

betamethasone. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/betamethasone

MLA

“betamethasone.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/betamethasone. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “betamethasone,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/betamethasone.

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