- Burow solution
- aluminum acetate topical s.
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Burow solution
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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 — Bu·row s solution bü (.)rō(z) n a solution of the acetate of aluminum used as an antiseptic and astringent Burow Karl August von (1809 1874) German military surgeon and anatomist. In 1857 Burow introduced his solution which was originally… … Medical 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
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
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
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
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