Glossary term
Triamcinolone
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A synthetic corticosteroid used in injectable form for intra-articular joint injection (knee, hip, shoulder), intralesional injection of hypertrophic scars or keloids, and intra-vitreal injection for some ophthalmic conditions. Onset of effect is days; duration is weeks to months. Repeated injections at the same site may carry tissue-thinning risk.