Formaldehyde (for-MAL-duh-hide) at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Formaldehyde (for-MAL-duh-hide)? A chemical used in manufacturing and chemical industries, and as a preservative by anatomists, embalmers, and pathologists. Being exposed to formaldehyde may increase the risk of developing leukemia and brain cancer.

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