different between topical vs betamethasone

English

Etymology

topic +? -al

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /?t?p.?.k?l/
• Rhymes: -?p?k?l

Adjective

topical (comparative more topical, superlative most topical)

1. Relating to a particular topic or subject.

   The book is divided into topical chapters.

2. Relating to a topic or subject of current interest.

3. Local to a particular place
4. (medicine, not comparable) Applied to a localized part of the body.

   Antonym: systemic

5. (medicine, not comparable) Applied externally (to the surface of the skin or eye).
6. Arranged according to topic or theme; thematic.

Translations

Noun

topical (plural topicals)

1. (pharmacology) A topical anaesthetic.

Anagrams

• Capitol, capitol, coalpit, lipcoat, optical, pit coal

English

Alternative forms

• ?-methasone, beta-methasone

Etymology

From beta +? (dexa)methasone.

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /?be?.t??m??.??so?n/

Noun

betamethasone (uncountable)

1. (pharmacology) A potent glucocorticoid C₂₂H₂₉FO₅ that is isomeric with dexamethasone and has potent anti-inflammatory activity.

Hypernyms

• glucocorticoid
• corticosteroid
• corticoid
• steroid
• hormone

Translations

References

• “betamethasone”, in Merriam–Webster Online Dictionary, (Please provide a date or year).