m-cresol


m-cre·sol

(krē'sol), A local antiseptic with a higher germicidal power than phenol and less toxicity to tissues; used in disinfectants and fumigants; its acetate derivative is used as a topical antiseptic and fungicide. Synonym(s): metacresol

m-cre·sol

(krē'sol) A local antiseptic with a higher germicidal power than phenol and less toxicity to tissues; used in disinfectants and fumigants.