cedarwood
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-001545
A type of evergreen tree with hard fragrant wood that is a member of the cypress family. The oil from the wood is used in soaps, shampoos, bath salts, perfumes, aromatherapy, and to keep insects away. The scientific name is Juniperus virginiana. Also called Eastern red cedar and red cedar.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-001545 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | Eastern red cedar; red cedar |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A type of evergreen tree with hard fragrant wood that is a member of the cypress family. The oil from the wood is used in soaps, shampoos, bath salts, perfumes, aromatherapy, and to keep insects away. The scientific name is Juniperus virginiana. Also called Eastern red cedar and red cedar.",
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"references": [
"NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/cedarwood/"
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