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NALT Full

Preferred term

petrolatum

Type

Chemical

Definition

A colloidal system of semisolid hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum. It is used as an ointment base, topical protectant, and lubricant.
Source: Medical Subject Headings 2013
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

hydrocarbons

Related concepts

petroleum

Synonyms

paraffin jelly
petroleum jelly

In other languages

petrolato

Spanish

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/198646

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