triamcinolone
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of triamcinolone
1955–60; triamcin- (of unexplained derivation) + (prednis)olone
Example Sentences
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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
If that were ever proved to be true, and triamcinolone was administered to Wiggins at that time, it would amount to an anti-doping rule violation.
From The Guardian • Mar. 4, 2018
Dr John Dickinson, of Kent University, who has worked with more than 1,000 athletes with breathing problems, said he had never prescribed triamcinolone to an athlete.
From BBC • Sep. 23, 2016
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