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Definition of Glycerinated gelatin
1. Noun. A gelatinous preparation made from gelatin and glycerin and water; used as a base for ointments and suppositories.
Medical Definition of Glycerinated gelatin
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)