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collodion
(kә-lo´de-әn)
a clear or slightly opalescent, highly flammable, syrupy liquid compounded of pyroxylin, ether, and alcohol, which dries to a transparent, tenacious film; used as a topical protectant, applied to the skin to close small wounds, abrasions,
and cuts, to hold surgical dressings in place, and to keep medications in contact with the skin.
flexible collodion
a preparation of camphor, castor oil, and collodion, used as a topical protectant.
salicylic acid collodion
flexible collodion containing salicylic acid, used topically as a keratolytic.

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