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Definition of Balsam of peru
1. Noun. Dark brown syrupy balsam from the Peruvian balsam tree used especially in dressing wounds and treating certain skin diseases.
Substance meronyms: Myroxylon Balsamum Pereirae, Myroxylon Pereirae, Peruvian Balsam
Generic synonyms: Balsam Of Tolu, Tolu, Tolu Balsam
Generic synonyms: Balsam Of Tolu, Tolu, Tolu Balsam
Medical Definition of Balsam of peru
1. A thick, dark brown liquid balsam obtained from Toluifera pereirae (family Leguminosae), containing 60% cinnamein; used as a healing application to wounds. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Balsam Of Peru
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