camphor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-001355",
  "term": "camphor",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A substance that comes from the wood and bark of the camphor tree or is made in the laboratory. It has a very unique smell and taste and is used in commercial products (for example, mothballs). Camphor is used in topical anti-infective and anti-pruritic (anti-itching) agents.",
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/camphor/"
}