Kenalog
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- noun
- /ˈkɛnəˌlɔg/
- Specialized
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Kenalog
- After my surgery, the doctor recommended Kenalog to manage post-operative swelling.
Examples
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The pharmacist explained that Kenalog is often used for treating autoimmune conditions.
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Such short courses of oral steroids are preferable to triamcinolone (e.g., Kenalog) injections because of the risk of local muscle wasting and adrenal suppression.
Academic text (2011) -
My doctor prescribed Kenalog to help reduce inflammation from my allergic reaction.
Synonyms
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A medicine that reduces swelling and lowers the body's immune response
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A strong steroid medicine that reduces swelling, inflammation, and allergic reactions
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A medicine that reduces swelling and calms the immune system
A medicine that reduces swelling and treats allergies, skin problems, and arthritis
A steroid medicine used to reduce swelling and allergic reactions
A steroid medicine used to reduce swelling and pain
A steroid medicine used to reduce inflammation and weaken the body's defence, once sold under this name
Surface Forms
Etymology
Kenalog is a brand name made for a medicine rather than coming from an old language. A helpful way to remember it is to think of Ken (a short name) plus -alog, which makes a clear product name for a steroid drug doctors use to 'reduce' inflammation and allergic reactions.