What is the definition of Salophen? | Dictionary.net

SALOPHEN

\sˈalɒfən], \sˈalɒfən], \s_ˈa_l_ɒ_f_ə_n]\

Definitions of SALOPHEN

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

Sort: Oldest first

Acetylpara-amidophenol-salol, occurring in white crystalline scales. Taken into the system, it splits up into sodium salicylate and acetylpara-amidophenol. It actions resemble those of salol. It is used both internally and externally.

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

Word of the day

Snake's-head

Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.

View More

Nearby Words