the greasy substance obtained from the wool of the sheep Ovis aries (family Bovidae). Used as an emollient base for creams and ointments. Synonym(s): hydrous wool fat, lanolin, wool wax [L. fat of wool]
a·deps la·nae
(ad'eps lā'nē) The greasy substance obtained from the wool of the sheep Ovis aries (family Bovidae); used as an emollient base for creams and ointments. Synonym(s): lanolin. [L. fat of wool]