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Glycerogelatin

Glycerogelatin –>
glycerinated gelatin
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.


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