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Ichthyol

1 American  
[ik-thee-awl, -ol] / ˈɪk θiˌɔl, -ˌɒl /
Pharmacology, Trademark.
  1. a brand of ichthammol.


ichthyol. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. ichthyology.


Example Sentences

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Ichthyol′ogist, one skilled in ichthyology.

From Project Gutenberg

This has been found to be the case with asafetida, valerian, ichthyol, etc.

From Project Gutenberg

If the stage of ulceration has been reached, a paste made from the following prescription, spread thickly on linen and frequently changed, soon cures:—Hydrarg. ammoniat. gr. v., ichthyol ɱx, pulveris zinci oxidi ʒiv, vaseline ℥ss.

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In the local treatment, two drugs are of great value in the early congestive stage—ichthyol and formalin.

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Ichthyol, 10 to 20% in lanoline spread on linen and worn at night, often dispels an attack at the beginning.

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