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'''Ethanol''' a drug that is often consumed recreationally and in excess. Ethanol is a type of ''alcohol''. In common usage, ''alcohol'' is used as a synonym. '''Alcohol abuse''' causes varies medical problems.
'''Ethanol abuse''' is the excessive consumption of ethyl alcohol ''or'' ethanol.  
 
In common usage, ''alcohol'' is used as a synonym for ''ethanol'', which is abbreviated ''EtOH''. '''Alcohol abuse''' causes varies medical problems.


In pathology, ''alcohol'' may refer to the [[fixation|fixative]]; it is a chemical used to preserve tissue.
In pathology, ''alcohol'' may refer to the [[fixation|fixative]]; it is a chemical used to preserve tissue.

Revision as of 03:04, 17 April 2013

Ethanol abuse is the excessive consumption of ethyl alcohol or ethanol.

In common usage, alcohol is used as a synonym for ethanol, which is abbreviated EtOH. Alcohol abuse causes varies medical problems.

In pathology, alcohol may refer to the fixative; it is a chemical used to preserve tissue.

Pathology associated with alcohol

See also