borofax

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noun

An ointment containing boric acid, applied to the skin as an antiseptic.

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Meanings

nounborofax (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineAn ointment containing boric acid, applied to the skin as an antiseptic.

    A proper dressing contributes immensely to the comfort of the patient, as well as to a satisfactory cosmetic result. After the wound is properly sutured, vaseline or borofax is lightly applied along the suture line.

    1951 February, Charles E. Gurney, Verner V. Lindgren, “Early Care of Traumatic Wounds of the Face”, in Northwest Medicine, volume 50, number 2, Portland, Ore.: Northwest Medical Publishing Association, page 93

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