Medical Term:
bentonite
Pronunciation: ben′ton-īt
Definition
Native colloidal hydrated aluminum silicate; an absorbent clay found in the western U.S.; it is sometimes used to treat diarrhea and skin disorders and was used as a suspending agent in lotions.
[Fort Benton, Montana, + -ite]
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Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.
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