Camphor

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Camphor
TermCamphor
Short definitioncamphor - (pronounced) (KAM-fer) A substance derived from the wood and bark of the camphor tree or made in the laboratory. It has a very unique smell and taste and is used in commercial products (e. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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camphor - (pronounced) (KAM-fer) A substance derived from the wood and bark of the camphor tree or made in the laboratory. It has a very unique smell and taste and is used in commercial products (e. g. mothballs). Camphor is used in topical anti-infectives and antipruritics (anti-itch)

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