triamcinolone

American  

[trahy-am-sin-uh-lohn] / ˌtraɪ æmˈsɪn əˌloʊn /

noun

Pharmacology.

1. a synthetic glucocorticoid drug, C 21 H 27 FO 6 , used in the symptomatic treatment of inflammation.

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Etymology

Origin of triamcinolone

1955–60; triamcin- (of unexplained derivation) + (prednis)olone

Example Sentences

Over-the-counter intranasal steroids like fluticasone and triamcinolone can help alleviate sniffling and congestion; eyedrops can wash away irritants and treat symptoms like itchy, red, watery eyes.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 17, 2022

Ms. Kipyokei’s suspension was announced at the same time as that of Betty Wilson Lempus, who is accused of doping with triamcinolone acetonide before a race in Paris.

From Washington Times • Oct. 15, 2022

Under a deal struck with the FTC, Custopharm’s parent company will retain assets related to the corticosteroid drug triamcinolone acetonide, or TCA, by shifting it to another subsidiary.

From Reuters • Apr. 19, 2022

The impasse has taken its toll with no-one able to prove whether or not triamcinolone had been sent in Sky’s notorious jiffy bag.

From The Guardian • Nov. 5, 2018

Earlier this week, some experts said that, while they would not prescribe triamcinolone to an athlete for allergies, it would have little or no performance-enhancing effect.

From BBC • Sep. 23, 2016