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ointment
[ oint-muhnt ]
noun
- a soft, unctuous preparation, often medicated, for application to the skin; unguent.
Synonyms: , ,
ointment
/ ˈɔɪ²Ô³Ù³¾É™²Ô³Ù /
noun
- a fatty or oily medicated formulation applied to the skin to heal or protect
- a similar substance used as a cosmetic
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of ointment1
Idioms and Phrases
see fly in the ointment .Example Sentences
The family of a disabled teenager desperate to source a discontinued ointment said those selling it at inflated prices were "morally corrupt".
For more severe discomfort, Hu suggests using thicker lubricating gels or ointments at bedtime, though these may temporarily blur vision.
“This was a brief moment when he was trying some sort of topical hair ointment,†Finneas says, “and so he was like, ‘Can you do this every day?’â€
But a few days later it was discovered that the medication was given to the colt in ointment for a rash on his hind quarters.
Current therapies used to help manage symptoms include over-the-counter and prescription itch relief ointments and anti-inflammatory drugs such as antihistamines and corticosteroids.
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