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Definition of Bone wax
1. Noun. beeswax with the addition of paraffin, or some other agent, to soften it, used to stop bleeding from bones during surgery. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Bone wax
1. A mixture of antiseptic agents, oil, and wax used to stop bleeding by plugging bone cavities or haversian canals. Synonym: Horsley's bone wax. (05 Mar 2000)