tolu balsam
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Related to tolu balsam: Myroxylon pereirae
To·lu bal·sam
a yellowish brown soft mass obtained from Toluifera balsamum (family Leguminosae), containing cinnamic and benzoic acids and esters; used as a stimulant expectorant.
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tolu balsam
A balsam obtained from Myroxylon balsamum, used as an expectorant.
See also: balsam
tolu balsam
(to'loo) [ Tolú, an Indian people in Colombia] See: balsamMedical Dictionary, © 2009 Farlex and Partners