LYSOFORM
\lˈa͡ɪsəfˌɔːm], \lˈaɪsəfˌɔːm], \l_ˈaɪ_s_ə_f_ˌɔː_m]\
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Trade name for a liquid formaldehyde potash soap, antiseptic and deodorant; employed in solution or ointment in the treatment of psoriasis and various skin diseases, bromidrosis, alopecia, and for the sterilization of surgical instruments.
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop
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A soapy preparation of formic aldehyd; used as a disinfectant.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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premonstratensians
- Regular instituted 1120, St. Norbert (whence Norbertines), at Premonstratum [L. , pointed out, it was said, by the Virgin], in Picardy. They were also called White Canons, from colour of their dress.