| benzoyl peroxide | <chemical> Dibenzoyl peroxide. A peroxide derivative that has been used topically for burns and as a dermatologic agent in the treatment of acne and poison ivy. It is used also as a bleach in the food industry. Pharmacological action: keratolytic agents. Chemical name: Peroxide, dibenzoyl (12 Dec 1998) |
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| magnesium peroxide | Decomposes in water to hydrogen peroxide; used as an ingredient in dentifrices and in antiseptic dusting powder. (05 Mar 2000) |
| medicinal zinc peroxide | A mixture of zinc peroxide, zinc carbonate, and zinc hydroxide; a topical disinfectant, astringent, and deodorant. (05 Mar 2000) |
| peroxide | <chemistry> An oxide containing more oxygen than some other oxide of the same element. Formerly peroxides were regarded as the highest oxides. Cf. Per-. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| hydrogen peroxide | <chemical> Hydrogen peroxide is produced by vertebrate phagocytes and is used in bacterial killing (the myeloperoxidase halide system). (05 May 1997) |
| sodium peroxide | Na2O2;used externally as a paste or soap in the treatment of comedones and acne. (05 Mar 2000) |
| zinc peroxide | ZnO2;a yellowish white powder, insoluble in water and decomposed by acids; used in pharmaceutical preparations. Synonym: zinc superoxide. (05 Mar 2000) |
| urea peroxide | CH4N2O-H2O2;a white crystalline compound used in an aqueous solution as an oxidizing mouthwash. (05 Mar 2000) |
| acute organic brain syndrome | <syndrome> A constellation of behavioural or psychological signs and symptoms including problems with attention, concentration, memory, confusion, anxiety, and depression caused by transient or permanent dysfunction of the brain. Synonym: acute organic brain syndrome, OBS, organic mental syndrome. (05 Mar 2000) |
| volatile organic compounds | (VOC) Emissions of non-methane hydrocarbons, measured by standard DEQ methods. (05 Dec 1998) |
| substance-induced organic mental disorders | Mental disorders caused by use of drugs, e.g., cocaine. (05 Mar 2000) |
| organic | Any foods grown without the use of chemical fertilisers or pesticides, in soil made rich by composting and mulching. Pertaining to carbon-based compounds produced by living plants, animals or by synthetic processes. (27 Sep 1997) |
| organic acid | An acid made up of molecules containing organic radicals; e.g., acetic acid, citric acid, which contain the ionizable -COOH group. (05 Mar 2000) |
| organic brain syndrome | <syndrome> A constellation of behavioural or psychological signs and symptoms including problems with attention, concentration, memory, confusion, anxiety, and depression caused by transient or permanent dysfunction of the brain. Synonym: acute organic brain syndrome, OBS, organic mental syndrome. (05 Mar 2000) |
| organic catalyst | A catalyst that is an organic molecule. See: enzyme, ribozyme. (05 Mar 2000) |