red cedar

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-007281",
  "term": "red cedar",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "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 cedarwood and Eastern red cedar.",
  "synonyms": [
    "cedarwood",
    "Eastern red cedar"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/red-cedar/"
}