fluocinolone acetonide

noun

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

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

Word History

Etymology

fluor- + -cinolone (as in triamcinolone)

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

fluocinolone acetonide

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