Definition of Cod liver oil

1. Noun. An oil obtained from the livers of cod and similar fishes; taken orally as a source of vitamins A and D.

Exact synonyms: Cod-liver Oil
Generic synonyms: Animal Oil
Specialized synonyms: Cod Oil

Medical Definition of Cod liver oil

1. The partially destearinated fixed oil obtained from fresh livers of gadus morrhua and other species of gadidae, the cod family. It is used as a source of vitamins a and d. In veterinary medicine, it is also used topically to promote wound healing and in abscesses, burns, and dermatoses. Chemical name: Cod-liver oil (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cod Liver Oil

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codswallop
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Cody
cod liver oil (current term)
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