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Medical Definition of Adeps lanae
1. The greasy substance obtained from the wool of the sheep Ovis aries (family Bovidae). Used as an emollient base for creams and ointments. Synonym: hydrous wool fat, lanolin, wool wax. Origin: L. Fat of wool (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Adeps Lanae
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