Fowler's solution

noun

Fow·​ler's solution ˈfau̇-lərz- How to pronounce Fowler's solution (audio)
: an alkaline aqueous solution of potassium arsenite formerly used in medicine (as in treating some diseases of the blood or skin)

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“Fowler's solution.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Fowler%27s%20solution. Accessed 1 Apr. 2023.

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