n :  a glucocorticoid with few mineralocorticoid side effects that is used for its anti-inflammatory and antiallergic actions esp. in the form of its acetate C₂₄H₃₁FO₆ .
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  pro·meth·a·zine 
 
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