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adeps
noun(ad-eps)
purified internal abdominal fat of the hog used in pharmacy in the preparation of ointments —called also lard
adeps
noun(ad-eps)
lanolin
adeps
noun(ad-eps)
a yellowish sticky unctuous mass of refined wool grease that can be absorbed by the skin, contains from 25 to 30 percent incorporated water, and is used chiefly in ointments and cosmetics —called also adeps lanae, hydrous wool fat

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