| halcinonide | <chemical> 21-chloro-9-fluoro-11-hydroxy-16,17-((1-methylethylidene)bis(oxy)pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione. A topical glucocorticoid used in the treatment of dermatitis, eczema, or psoriasis. It may cause skin irritation. Pharmacological action: glucocorticoids, topical. Chemical name: Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 21-chloro-9-fluoro-11-hydroxy-16,17-((1-methylethylidene)bis(oxy))-, (11beta,16alpha)- (12 Dec 1998) |
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| halcyon | <ornithology> A kingfisher. By modern ornithologists restricted to a genus including a limited number of species having omnivorous habits, as the sacred kingfisher (Halcyon sancta) of Australia. "Amidst our arms as quiet you shall be As halcyons brooding on a winter sea." (Dryden) Origin: L. Halcyon, alcyon, Gr., F. Halcyon. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| halcyonold | <zoology> See Alcyonoid. Origin: Halcyon. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |