What does docosanol mean?
Docosanol means (organic chemistry) A saturated aliphatic alcohol containing 22 carbon atoms, used mainly as an antiviral agent, specifically for treatment of cold sores.
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(organic chemistry) A saturated aliphatic alcohol containing 22 carbon atoms, used mainly as an antiviral agent, specifically for treatment of cold sores.
Use docosanol when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Docosanol means (organic chemistry) A saturated aliphatic alcohol containing 22 carbon atoms, used mainly as an antiviral agent, specifically for treatment of cold sores.
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