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vesicant /ves·i·cant/ (ves´ĭ-kant)
1. producing blisters.
2. an agent that so acts.

ves·i·cant (vs-knt)
n.
A blistering agent, especially mustard gas, used in chemical warfare.
adj.
Causing blisters.

vesicant
[ves′ikənt]
a drug capable of causing tissue necrosis when extravasated.

vesicant [ves´ĭ-kant]
1. producing blisters.
2. an agent that produces blisters.

vesicant (veˑ·s·knt),
n a substance used to induce blistering.

vesicant (ves´iknt),
n a chemically active substance that can produce blistering on direct contact with the skin or mucous membrane.

vesicant
1. producing blisters.
2. an agent that produces blisters.


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The ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Guidelines and Recommendations state that infusion pumps should not be used to administer vesicants through a peripheral vein.
INTRODUCTION Sulfur mustard is a potent vesicant that penetrates the human skin easily and although blisters appear within hours after exposure, the molecular damage occurs within minutes.
We went to the meeting and we explained our opinion and they asked us some questions and we presented evidence from America, from England and from Kuwait and Bahrain from specialised horse vets that agreed that the vesicant was not restricted," said Bouresly on Monday.
 
 
 
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