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  • n  a semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum; used in medicinal ointments and for lubrication

  • Dark red veterinary petrolatum took first place with scientists as a sunburn lotion.
  • Then petrolatum gauze and a pressure dressing are applied.
  • It is now certain that healthy persons may develop severe types of lipid pneumonia, especially if they use medicated liquid petrolatum intranasally in large quantities over long .

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