| n. | 1. | (Physiol. Chem.) A peculiar fatlike body, made up of cholesterin and certain fatty acids, found in feathers, hair, wool, and keratin tissues generally. |
| Noun | 1. | lanolin - a yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool; a mixture of fatty acids and esters; used in some ointments and cosmetics Synonyms: wool fat, wool grease |
| 2. | lanolin - an emollient containing wool fat (a fatty substance obtained from the wool of sheep) |
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