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Latex

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latex /la·tex/ (la´teks) a viscid, milky juice secreted by some seed plants.
la·tex (ltks)
n.
1. The colorless or milky sap of certain plants, such as the poinsettia, that coagulates on exposure to air.
2. An emulsion of rubber or plastic globules in water, used in adhesives and synthetic rubber products.
latex adj.
Latex
A rubber material which gloves and condoms are made from.
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latex (lā´teks),
n natural rubber.
latex allergy,
n a hypersensitivity to natural rubber latex in which symptoms may range from minor skin irritations, hives, itchy eyes, and runny nose to asthma and life-threatening anaphylaxis. Because many items used during dental procedures contain rubber latex, patients should be routinely screened for this allergy.
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