betamethasone

betamethasone definition - medical

be·ta·meth·a·sone (bāˌtə-mĕthˈə-sōnˌ, bēˌ-)

noun
A synthetic crystalline glucocorticoid powder used as a topical anti-inflammatory agent for the treatment of dermatological conditions.

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