benzosol

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Noun

benzosol (uncountable)

  1. (dated) guaiacol benzoate, used as an intestinal antiseptic and as a substitute for creosote in phthisis
    • 1898, The Medical Bulletin:
      He concludes that, in addition, as an antidiabetic regimen, he would certainly recommend a trial of benzosol in every case of this disease, especially in view of the results obtained in the cases of the three patients mentioned.