SINCE 1828
carbolfuchsin paint
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Medical Definition of carbolfuchsin paint
: a solution containing boric acid, phenol, resorcinol, and fuchsin in acetone, alcohol, and water that is applied externally in the treatment of fungal infections of the skin
— called also Castellani's paint
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