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Aluminum Compounds

Medical Definition:	Inorganic compounds that contain aluminum as an integral part of the molecule.
Guide Notes:	inorganic; GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; DF: ALUMINUM CPDS
Previously Indexed:	Aluminum (1966-1993)

Aluminum Compounds Categories.

	Alum Compounds - Aluminum metal sulfate compounds used medically as astringents and for many industrial purposes. They are used in veterinary medicine for the treatment of ulcerative stomatitis, leukorrhea, conjunctivitis, pharyngitis, metritis, and minor wounds.
	Aluminum Oxide - An oxide of aluminum, occurring in nature as various minerals such as bauxite, corundum, etc. It is used as an adsorbent, desiccating agent, and catalyst, and in the manufacture of dental cements and refractories.

Aluminum Compounds Medical Definitions and Terms

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