dexamethasone

n. a synthetic analog of cortisol, with similar biological action. It is used to treat nausea and vomiting and as an anti-inflammatory agent. U.S. trade name (among others): Decadron.

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Psychology term of the day

January 31st 2025

clinical method

the process by which a health or mental health professional arrives at a conclusion, judgment, or diagnosis about a client or patient in a clinical situation.