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beclomethasone

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bec⋅lo⋅meth⋅a⋅sone

[bek-loh-meth-uh-sohn, -zohn]
–noun Pharmacology.
a potent synthetic corticosteroid, C28H37ClO7, prepared as an inhalant in the treatment of bronchial asthma.

Origin:
1970–75; perh. be(ta-) + c(h)lo(ro-) + meth(yl) + -as- (< ?) + -one
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Main Entry: bec·lo·meth·a·sone
Pronunciation: "bek-l&-'meth-&-"zOn, -"sOn
Function: noun
: a steroid anti-inflammatorydrug administered in the form of its dipropionate C28H37ClO7 as an inhalant especially in the treatment of asthma and rhinitis —see BECONASE
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