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Definition of Glycerin jelly
1. Noun. A mixture of glycerin and gelatin that is used in histology for mounting specimens.
Generic synonyms: Glyceryl Ester
Medical Definition of Glycerin jelly
1. A preparation made of equal parts of gelatin and glycerin; a firm mass liquefying at gentle heat; it is used as a vehicle for suppositories and urethral bougies. Synonym: glycerin jelly, glycerogelatin, glycogelatin. (05 Mar 2000)