be·ta·meth·a·sone (bā'tə-mĕth'ə-sōn', bē'-)
n.
A synthetic glucocorticoid, C₂₂H₂₉FO₅, that occurs as a white crystalline powder and is used as a topical anti-inflammatory agent for the treatment of dermatological conditions.

[BETA + METH(YL) + (PREDNI)S(OL)ONE.]

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