thimerosal

thimerosal definition - medical

thi·mer·o·sal (thī-mĕrˈə-sălˌ)

noun
A mercury-based crystalline powder with antibacterial and antifungal properties, used as a local antiseptic and preservative in vaccines and other drugs.

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