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MeSH Supplementary: bone wax
Unique ID: C055480
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/C055480
Pharm Action: Hemostatics
Registry Numbers: 8021-48-5
Heading Mapped to: *Palmitates; *Waxes
Frequency: 164
Note: combination of beeswax and isopropyl palmitate; promotes osseous hemostasis through the tamponade effect, creating a physical barrier
Source: J Foot Surg 1987;26(6):496
Date of Entry: 1988/05/11
Revision Date: 2010/07/15

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