Docosanol
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Docosanol is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) A saturated aliphatic alcohol containing 22 carbon atoms, used mainly as an antiviral agent, specifically for treatment of cold sores.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) A saturated aliphatic alcohol containing 22 carbon atoms, used mainly as an antiviral agent, specifically for treatment of cold sores.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include docosyl, docosane, docosanediol, tetracosanol, polycosanol, octacosanol.
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