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balsam
(bawl´sәm)
a semifluid, fragrant, resinous, vegetable juice.
balsam of Peru
a thick, dark brown liquid obtained from a tropical American tree, used as a local skin protectant and rubefacient; applied
topically.
tolu balsam
a balsam obtained from a tropical American tree, used as an expectorant and as an ingredient in the skin protectant compound benzoin tincture.

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