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Burow's solution — is a pharmacological preparation made of aluminium acetate dissolved in water. It was invented in the mid 19th century by Karl August Burow, an ophthalmologist. The preparation has astringent and antibacterial properties and is used to treat a… … Wikipedia
burow's solution — ˈbü(ˌ)rōz noun Usage: usually capitalized B Etymology: after Karl A. Burow died 1874 German surgeon : a solution of aluminum acetate used as an antiseptic and astringent … Useful english dictionary
Burow operation solution vein — Bur·ow operation, solution, vein (booґrov) [Karl August Burow, German surgeon, 1809–1874] see under operation and vein, and see aluminum acetate topical solution, under solution … Medical dictionary
solution — 1. The incorporation of a solid, a liquid, or a gas in a liquid or noncrystalline solid resulting in a homogeneous single phase. See dispersion, suspension. 2. Generally, an aqueous s. of a nonvolatile substance. 3 … Medical dictionary
Burow — Karl A. von, German surgeon, 1809–1874. See B. solution, B. triangle, B. vein … Medical dictionary
Burow solution — aluminum acetate topical s … Medical dictionary
aluminum acetate topical solution — [USP] an astringent solution prepared from aluminum subacetate topical solution by the addition of glacial acetic acid and water; used as a gargle or mouthwash and applied to the skin as a wet dressing, diluted with 10 to 40 parts water. Called… … Medical dictionary
Otitis externa — Classification and external resources A severe case of otitis externa. Note the narrowing of the external auditory channel and swelling of the auricle. ICD 10 H … Wikipedia
Urushiol — For information on urushiol poisoning, see Urushiol induced contact dermatitis. Urushiol (pronEng|ʊˈruːʃiɒl) is an oil found in plants of the Family Anacardiaceae, especially Toxicodendron spp. ( e.g. poison oak, poison ivy, and poison sumac). It … Wikipedia
Antipruritic — Antipruritics, also known as anti itch drugs, are medications that inhibit the itching (Latin: pruritus) that is often associated with sunburns, allergic reactions, eczema, psoriasis, chickenpox, fungal infections, insect bites and stings like… … Wikipedia
