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paste (past) a semisolid preparation containing one or more drug substances, for topical application.

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paste (pst)

n.

A smooth semisolid mixture, soft enough to flow slowly and not retain its shape.

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paste,

n a soft, smooth, semifluid mixture, often medicated.

paste, filler,

n a semisoft mixture of materials used to fill the root canal system, unlike solid filling material such as silver or gutta-percha cones.

paste, pressure-indicating,

n a soft mixture used to disclose areas of contact or pressure in restorations.

paste, prophylactic,

n a substance comprising several abrasive compounds and fluoride, which cleans and polishes the teeth.

Pasteurella

n a genus of gram-negative bacilli or coccobacilli, including species pathogenic to humans and domestic animals.
Pasteurella infections may be transmitted to humans by animal bites.

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paste

highly viscous ointment containing a large amount of powder.