Medical Definition of Liquid paraffin
1.
A mixture of liquid hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum. It is used as laxative, lubricant, ointment base, and emollient.
Pharmacological action: cathartic, emollients, ointment bases.
Chemical name: Hydrocarbon oils
(12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Liquid Paraffin
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