Meaning unguent
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A substance used on the skin to soothe or heal wounds, burns, rashes, scrapes, or other skin problems. Also called ointment.
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"ointment," early 15c., from Latin unguentem "ointment," from stem of unguere "to anoint or smear with ointment," from PIE root *ongw- "to salve, anoint" (sourc [..]
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n. Any ointment or lubricant for local application.
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(n) semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
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A substance used on the skin to soothe or heal wounds, burns, rashes, scrapes, or other skin problems. Also called ointment.
Source: dana-farber.org





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