petrolatum [pet″rola´tum] a purified mixture of semisolid hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum, used as a base for ointments, protective dressings, and soothing applications to the skin. Called also petroleum jelly. liquid petrolatum see mineral oil. pe·tro·la·tum (petrōlā'tŭm), A yellowish mixture of the softer members of the paraffin or ...
Petrolatum | definition of petrolatum by Medical dictionary
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