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DISCLOSING WAFER [1 record]

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Record 1 1988-01-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medication
  • Dentistry
OBS

wafer: A drug preparation in which the drug is sandwiched between thin disks of flour paste, dried, and sealed. This method of formulating drugs so that they could be swallowed without tasting the ingredients has been largely replaced by capsules and coated pills.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médicaments
  • Dentisterie
DEF

Genre de comprimé qui permet de juger de l'état des dents.

Spanish

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