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gamma benzene hexachloride

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lindane

 [lin´dān]
the gamma isomer of benzene hexachloride, used as a topical treatment for lice and scabies.
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gam·ma ben·zene hex·a·chlor·ide (GBH),

(gam'ă ben'zēn heks'ă-klōr'īd),
One of the purified isomers of hexachlorobenzene that is used as a scabicide and pediculicide applied topically to the skin in various lotions, creams, and shampoos; GBH can be absorbed through the skin. Resembles DDT in its actions but is less persistent.
Synonym(s): hexachlorocyclohexane
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gam·ma ben·zene hex·a·chlor·ide

(GBH) (gam'ă ben'zēn heks'ă-klōr'īd)
One of the purified isomers of hexachlorobenzene that is used as a scabicide and pediculicide applied topically to the skin in various lotions, creams, and shampoos; GBH can be absorbed through the skin. Resembles DDT in its actions but is less persistent.
Synonym(s): hexachlorocyclohexane.
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