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Related terms:
menthol
phenols
monoterpenes
Pharmacologic Substance
thymol Audio
thy·mol [ thahy-mohl, -mawl ]
Brand Names:
Listerine Antiseptic; Listerine Ultraclean
Effect:
Emesis Suppression
May Treat:
Vomiting
More Information:
ChemID; DrugBank; DailyMed; PDR
Definitions related to thymol:
  • 2-Isopropyl-5-methyl phenol. A preservative for 24 Hr Urine samples
    NCI Health Level 7 Vocabulary
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2018
  • A phenol obtained from thyme oil or other volatile oils used as a stabilizer in pharmaceutical preparations, and as an antiseptic (antibacterial or antifungal) agent.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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