silver protein

noun

: any of several colloidal light-sensitive preparations of silver and protein used in aqueous solution on mucous membranes as antiseptics

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for silver protein

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Medical Definition

silver protein

noun

: any of several colloidal light-sensitive preparations of silver and protein used in aqueous solution on mucous membranes as antiseptics and classified by their efficacy and irritant properties: as

a

: a preparation containing 19 to 23 percent of silver and consisting of dark brown or almost black shining scales or granules

called also mild silver protein

b

: a more irritant preparation containing 7.5 to 8.5 percent of silver and consisting of a pale yellowish orange to brownish black powder

called also strong silver protein