alum

Definition / meaning of alum

A chemical substance that contains aluminum sulfate and a second chemical, usually potassium sulfate. It is used to shrink tissues, to stop bleeding, and to boost the immune response to a vaccine.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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