Dichlorisone
Dichlorisone
Dichlorisone (pronunciation: dih-klor-ih-sohn) is a type of corticosteroid medication. It is used in the treatment of various health conditions that involve inflammation.
Etymology
The term "Dichlorisone" is derived from its chemical structure, which includes two chlorine atoms (dichloro-) and a steroid structure (-isone).
Usage
Dichlorisone is primarily used to treat conditions that involve inflammation. This includes conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, and allergies. It works by reducing the body's immune response, which in turn reduces inflammation.
Related Terms
- Corticosteroid: A type of steroid hormone that reduces inflammation in the body.
- Inflammation: A biological response to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants.
- Rheumatoid arthritis: A long-term autoimmune disorder that primarily affects joints.
- Asthma: A long-term inflammatory disease of the airways of the lungs.
- Allergies: A number of conditions caused by hypersensitivity of the immune system to typically harmless substances in the environment.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dichlorisone
- Wikipedia's article - Dichlorisone
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