Menthol

Menthol
Term	Menthol
Short definition	Mental health - (pronounced) (MEN-tul helth) A person's overall psychological and emotional state. Good mental health is a state of well-being in which a person is able to cope with everyday events, think clearly, be responsible, meet challenges, and relate well to others
Type	Cancer terms
Specialty	Oncology
Language	English
Source	NCI
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Menthol - (pronounced) (Menthol) A substance derived from mint oils or made in the laboratory. It is used to relieve itching and treat upper respiratory problems. Menthol causes a cooling sensation when eaten or applied to the skin, and acts as a mild pain reliever. It is found in nasal sprays, cough drops, inhalers, creams and lotions. It is also used as a flavoring in many foods and oral hygiene products

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