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benzoyl /ben·zo·yl/ (ben´zo-il) the acyl radical formed from benzoic acid, C6H5CO—.
benzoyl peroxide  a topical keratolytic and antibacterial used in the treatment of acne vulgaris.
ben·zo·yl (bnz-l, -zoil)
n.
The univalent radical C6H5ICO- derived from benzoic acid.
benzoyl [ben´zo-il]
the acyl radical formed from benzoic acid, C6H5CO-.
benzoyl peroxide a topical antibacterial used in the treatment of acne vulgaris; it also has keratolytic, drying, and skin peeling actions which promote evacuation of comedones.
benzoyl
the acyl radical formed from benzoic acid, C6H5CO−.
benzoyl peroxide
dibenzoyl peroxide, a topical keratolytic with antibacterial and antipruritic properties, used in the treatment of skin diseases.
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