Argyrol

[ ahr-juh-rawl, -rol ]
/ ˈɑr dʒəˌrɔl, -ˌrɒl /

Pharmacology, Trademark.

mild silver protein.

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British Dictionary definitions for argyrol

Argyrol
/ (ˈɑːdʒɪˌrɒl, ɑːˈdʒɪərɒl) /

noun

trademark a dark brown compound of silver and a protein, used medicinally as a local antiseptic
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Medical definitions for argyrol

Argyrol
[ är′jə-rôl′, -rōl′ ]

A trademark for a silver-protein compound used as a local antiseptic.
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