glycerogel

9.9

A soft jelly made from glycerin that is used as a base for skin medicine

noun
/ˈɡlɪsəroʊˌdʒɛl/

Specialized

: glicerogel

A glycerogel base ensures that the ointment is absorbed efficiently without leaving a greasy residue.

Examples

The doctor prescribed a glycerogel to treat her dry, irritated skin.
Many pharmacies can prepare custom glycerogels for patients with sensitive skin.
The doctor prescribed a glycerogel for her skin condition.
Many dermatologists recommend glycerogels for dry skin.
The doctor prescribed a glycerogel to treat her dry, irritated skin.
Many pharmacies can prepare custom glycerogels for patients with sensitive skin.
Many dermatologists recommend glycerogels for dry skin.

Synonyms

glycerogelatin

vsglycerogel

Specialized

9.8

A soft medicine base made from glycerin and gelatin for skin dressings

is limited to topical medicines rather than general dressings

glycerinated gelatin

vsglycerogel

Specialized

8.4

A soft jelly used as a base for ointments and suppositories

is a medicated topical preparation rather than a general base for suppositories

glycerin jelly

vsglycerogel

Specialized

4.6

A soft clear substance used to hold and protect small samples on microscope slides

is intended as a medicated skin base rather than a laboratory mounting medium

Surface Forms

glycerogel singular

glycerogels plural

Morphology

glycerogel = glycerin + gel (semi-transparent) = glycero + gel

The components 'glycero' and 'gel' are clear, but the specific meaning as a medicated preparation is specialized.

Etymology

The word glycerogel joins glycer- (from a root meaning 'sweet', seen in glycerin) and -gel meaning 'jelly'. So a glycerogel is a soft, jelly-like skin base made with glycerin that helps the skin without leaving a greasy feel.