Medical Dictionary
Main Entry:
silver protein Function:
noun : any of several colloidal light-sensitive preparations of silver and protein used in aqueous solution on mucous membranes asantiseptics and classified by their efficacy and irritant properties: as
a : a preparation containing 19 to 23 percent of silver and consisting of dark brown or almost black shiningscales or granules called also
mild silver protein b : a more irritant preparation containing 7.5 to 8.5 percent of silver and consisting of a pale yellowish orange to brownishblack powder called also
strong silver protein
