Anthrophores
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Anthrophores are medical devices designed for introducing medicinal substances into natural and wound cavities. They consist of a soft, elastic wire spiral, wick, or thread coated with a mass that melts at body temperature, such as a glycerin and gelatin mixture containing the active drug.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
ANTHROPHORES (from Greek antron - cave and phoreo - bear), are intended for the introduction of medicinal substances into both natural and wound cavities; they consist of a soft, elastic wire spiral, wick, or thread, covered on the outside with a mass that melts at body temperature (most often a mixture of glycerin and gelatin) containing the medicinal substance. Urethral, vaginal anthrophores, etc., are distinguished.
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“Anthrophores.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/anthrophores/