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euphorbium

/juːˈfɔːr.bi.əm/

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noun

/juːˈfɔːr.bi.əm/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее едкую коричневую камедистую смолу, в настоящее время используемую в основном в ветеринарии.

A noun referring to an acrid brown gum resin, now primarily used in veterinary medicine.

uncountable

  1. Resin used in veterinary medicineC2formalmedical

    An acrid brown gum resin derived from certain Euphorbia plants, used primarily in veterinary medicine as a counterirritant or purgative.

    ruСмола, используемая в ветеринарии

    • The veterinarian applied a small amount of euphorbium to the horse's leg to reduce swelling.
    • Historically, euphorbium was used in folk remedies but now is restricted to animal care.
    • Preparation of euphorbium requires careful handling due to its irritant properties.
Forms
  • euphorbia plural form
  • euphorbia's possessive plural form
  • euphorbium's possessive singular form