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A long-lasting liquid antiseptic
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chlorhexidine
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Chlorhexidine is an antibacterial used as an antiseptic and for other applications. It is a cationic polybiguanide ( bisbiguanide ). It is used primarily as its salts (e.g., the dihydrochloride, diacetate, and digluconate). It is on the World Health Organization's ...
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n. a long-lasting liquid antiseptic; used by surgeons to wash their hands before performing surgery
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Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context pharmacology English) A particular chemical antiseptic and bacteriostatic.
Usage examples of chlorhexidine.
Finally, I will be supplying you with a nasal cream which contains one percent chlorhexidine and point five percent neomycin.
The mechanic cleaned the wound and rubbed chlorhexidine ointment on it.