Medical Definition of Gamma benzene hexachloride

1. One of the purified isomers of hexachlorobenzene which is used as a scabicide and pediculicide applied topically to the skin in various lotions, creams, and shampoos; gamma benzene hexachloride can be absorbed through the skin. Resembles DDT in its actions but is less persistent. Incorrect name for 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane (lindane). Synonym: hexachlorocyclohexane. Acronym: GBH (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gamma Benzene Hexachloride

gamma-iodopropyleneglycol
gamma-iron
gamma-l-glutamyl-l-cysteinylglycine
gamma-linolenic acid
gamma-oxalomesaconate hydratase
gamma-ray
gamma-ray burst
gamma-tocopherol
gamma-tocopherol methyltransferase
gamma-tolerance
gamma acid
gamma alcoholism
gamma aminobutyric acid
gamma aminobutyric acid receptor
gamma angle
gamma benzene hexachloride (current term)
gamma bomb
gamma bombs
gamma camera
gamma cameras
gamma cell of pancreas
gamma crystallin
gamma decay
gamma decays
gamma efferent
gamma emission
gamma encephalography
gamma fibres
gamma function
gamma globulin

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