Medical Term:
aerosol
Pronunciation: ār′ō-sol
Definition:
- Liquid or particulate matter dispersed in air, gas, or vapor in the form of a fine mist for therapeutic, insecticidal, or other purposes.
- A product that is packaged under pressure and contains therapeutically or chemically active ingredients intended for topical application, inhalation, or introduction into body orifices.
[aero- + solution]
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Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.
