Pharmacologic Substance
sesame oil
ses·a·me oil
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Definitions related to sesame oil:
  • The edible oil extracted from the seeds of Sesamum indicum. Sesame oil is used as a cooking oil and as a food ingredient. It is also used as an ingredient in medicinal preparations.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • The refined fixed oil obtained from the seed of one or more cultivated varieties of Sesamum indicum. It is used as a solvent and oleaginous vehicle for drugs and has been used internally as a laxative and externally as a skin softener. It is used also in the manufacture of margarine, soap, and cosmetics. (Dorland, 28th ed & Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed)
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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