dexamethasone
noun
dexa·meth·a·sone ˌdek-sə-ˈme-thə-ˌsōn 
-ˌzōn
: a synthetic glucocorticoid C22H29FO5 used especially as an anti-inflammatory agent
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The study provided evidence that undetected low oxygen levels led to delays in Black and Hispanic patients receiving potentially lifesaving treatments such as the drugs remdesivir and dexamethasone. 
Julie Washington, cleveland, 3 June 2022 In a sign that physicians were deeply concerned about Trump’s prognosis, doctors also administered the steroid dexamethasone. Melissa Healy, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2022 In addition to dexamethasone and baricitinib, another anti-inflammatory drug called tocilizumab has been shown to help. Carl Zimmer, BostonGlobe.com, 7 July 2022 The Latin Foods Market recall covers just one Artri King product that can contain both diclofenac and dexamethasone. Chris Smith, BGR, 21 June 2022 Steroids like dexamethasone can broadly suppress the immune system and, in turn, reduce inflammation. Patrick Jackson, The Conversation, 20 Sep. 2021 Steroids like dexamethasone have been used to treat the worst effects of COVID-19 by reducing the body’s own immune response. Popular Science, 15 Dec. 2020 Similarly, consuming dexamethasone may lead to severe adverse events. Chris Smith, BGR, 21 June 2022 While monoclonal antibody treatments like Regeneron might become less effective, there’s no real reason to think that other staples like dexamethasone or tocilizumab would stop working. Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 Dec. 2021 See More
Julie Washington, cleveland, 3 June 2022 In a sign that physicians were deeply concerned about Trump’s prognosis, doctors also administered the steroid dexamethasone. Melissa Healy, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2022 In addition to dexamethasone and baricitinib, another anti-inflammatory drug called tocilizumab has been shown to help. Carl Zimmer, BostonGlobe.com, 7 July 2022 The Latin Foods Market recall covers just one Artri King product that can contain both diclofenac and dexamethasone. Chris Smith, BGR, 21 June 2022 Steroids like dexamethasone can broadly suppress the immune system and, in turn, reduce inflammation. Patrick Jackson, The Conversation, 20 Sep. 2021 Steroids like dexamethasone have been used to treat the worst effects of COVID-19 by reducing the body’s own immune response. Popular Science, 15 Dec. 2020 Similarly, consuming dexamethasone may lead to severe adverse events. Chris Smith, BGR, 21 June 2022 While monoclonal antibody treatments like Regeneron might become less effective, there’s no real reason to think that other staples like dexamethasone or tocilizumab would stop working. Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 Dec. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
dexa- (blend of deca- and hexa-) + methyl + -a- (perhaps from pregnane, a parent compound of corticoid hormones) + -sone (as in cortisone)
First Known Use
1958, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
dexamethasone
noun
dexa·meth·a·sone ˌdek-sə-ˈmeth-ə-ˌsōn, -ˌzōn
: a synthetic glucocorticoid C22H29FO5 also used in the form of its acetate C24H31FO6 or sodium phosphate C22H28FNa2O8P especially as an anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic agent see decadron