Meanings
- uncountablemedicineA topical corticosteroid used for the relief of various skin conditions, including rashes.
Origin
From desoxy- + -metasone (“prednisone or prednisolone derivative”).
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desoximetasone. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/desoximetasone
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