fluocinolone acetonide

noun flu·o·cin·o·lone ac·e·to·nide \ˌflü-ə-ˈsi-nə-ˌlōn-ˌa-sə-ˈtō-ˌnīd\

Definition of FLUOCINOLONE ACETONIDE

: a glucocorticoid steroid C₂₄H₃₀F₂O₆ used especially as an anti-inflammatory agent in the treatment of skin diseases

fluor- + -cinolone (as in triamcinolone)

First Known Use: 1963

Medical Dictionary

noun flu·o·cin·o·lone ac·e·to·nide \ˌflü-ə-ˈsin-^əl-ˌōn-\

: a glucocorticoid steroid C₂₄H₃₀F₂O₆ used especially as an anti-inflammatory agent in the treatment of skin diseases

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