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Pronunciation: ko-lō′dē-on
Definition: A liquid made by dissolving pyroxylin or gun cotton in ether and alcohol; on evaporation it leaves a glossy contractile film; used as a protective for cuts or as a vehicle for the local application of medicinal substances.
Synonym(s): collodium
[Mod. L. collodium, fr. G. kolla, glue]
Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.
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