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Definition of Hexachlorophene

1. Noun. Antibacterial substance that is a water-soluble powder used in antiseptic soaps and toothpaste.

Definition of Hexachlorophene

1. Noun. A disinfectant polyhalogenated compound that occurs as a white to light-tan crystalline powder. ¹

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Definition of Hexachlorophene

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Medical Definition of Hexachlorophene

1. A chlorinated bisphenol antiseptic with a bacteriostatic action against gram-positive organisms, but much less effective against gram-negative organisms. It is mainly used in soaps and creams and is an ingredient of various preparations used for skin disorders. Pharmacological action: anti-infective agents, local. Chemical name: Phenol, 2,2'-methylenebis(3,4,6-trichloro- (12 Dec 1998)

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