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Definition of Chlorhexidine

1. Noun. A long-lasting liquid antiseptic; used by surgeons to wash their hands before performing surgery.

Medical Definition of Chlorhexidine

1. Disinfectant and topical anti-infective agent used also as mouthwash to prevent oral plaque. Pharmacological action: anti-infective agents, local, disinfectants, mouthwashes. Chemical name: 2,4,11,13-Tetraazatetradecanediimidamide, N,N''-bis(4-chlorophenyl)-3,12-diimino- (12 Dec 1998)

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