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carbolfuchsin paint

noun \-ˈpānt\

Medical Definition of CARBOLFUCHSIN PAINT

:  a solution containing boric acid, phenol, resorcinol, and fuchsin in acetone, alcohol, and water that is applied externally in the treatment of fungal infections of the skin—called also Castellani's paint

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