Dimethyl(oxido)sulfur (additive) | OtherNames = Methylsulfinylmethane It penetrates the skin very readily and has the unusual property that many individuals perceive a garlic-like taste in the mouth after contact of DMSO with the skin. This perceived garlic odor may be due to nonolfactory activation of TRPA1 receptors in trigeminal ganglia. Unlike...
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simplest member of the sulfoxide family of organic compounds; see sulfoxide.[1 related articles]
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A colorless liquid that readily dissolves many chemicals and penetrates animal and plant tissues. It is used in human medicine, veterinary medicine, and pharmaceuticals.
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<chemical> An alkyl sulfoxide that is practically odourless in its purified form. As a highly polar organic liquid, it is a powerful solvent. Its biologic activities include the ability to penetrate plant and animal tissues and to preserve living cells during freezing. It has been used investigationally as a topical analgesic and anti-inflamm...
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(DMSO) (di-meth´әl sul-fok´sīd) a powerful solvent that can dissolve many organic and inorganic compounds, can penetrate plant and animal tissues, and preserves living cells during freezing. a preparation instilled into the bladder for symptomatic relief of interstitial cy...
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(DMSO) Type: Term Pronunciation: dī-meth′il sŭl-foks′īd Definitions: 1. A penetrating solvent, enhancing absorption of therapeutic agents from the skin; an industrial solvent that has been proposed as an effective analgesic and antiinflammatory agent in arthritis and bursitis.
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An organic solvent used to deliver other substances that themselves are less soluble.
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