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shampoo
sham·poo [ sham-poo ]
Definitions related to shampoo dosage form:
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(shampoo) A liquid soap or detergent used to clean the hair and scalp and is often used as a vehicle for dermatologic agents.NCI Health Level 7 VocabularyU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2018
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A solution or suspension composed of an anionic surfactant and intended for administration to the hair and/or scalp.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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