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Definition of Camphor

1. Noun. A resin obtained from the camphor tree; used in making celluloid and liniment.

Definition of Camphor

1. n. A tough, white, aromatic resin, or gum, obtained from different species of the Laurus family, esp. from Cinnamomum camphora (the Laurus camphora of Linnæus.). Camphor, C₁₀H₁₆O, is volatile and fragrant, and is used in medicine as a diaphoretic, a stimulant, or sedative.

2. v. t. To impregnate or wash with camphor; to camphorate.

Definition of Camphor

1. Noun. (organic compound) A white transparent waxy crystalline isoprenoid ketone, with a strong pungent odour, used in pharmacy. ¹

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Definition of Camphor

1. a volatile compound [n -S]

Medical Definition of Camphor

1. A ketone obtained from the wood of cinnamomum camphora, an evergreen tree native to eastern asia, or produced synthetically, with a penetrating characteristic odour and a pungent, aromatic taste. It is applied topically to the skin as an antipruritic and anti-infective and is used as a pharmaceutic necessity in certain pharmaceutic preparations. Pharmacological action: anti-infective agents, local, antipruritics, pharmaceutic aid. Chemical name: Bicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-one, 1,7,7-trimethyl- (12 Dec 1998)

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